Lot 229
- 229
An illuminated Dala'il al-Khayrat, signed by Muhammad Adib al-Tucati, Turkey, Ottoman, dated 1179 AH/1705 AD
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- ink, colour and gold on paper, Morocco binding
Arabic manuscript on paper, 255 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 11 lines to the page, written in neat naskh scipt in black ink, catchwords, opening double page frontispiece in colours and gold, 3 further illuminated headpieces, double page illustration of Mecca and Medina, various marginal glosses, brown morocco binding with gilt-stamped medallions, with flap
Condition
in good overall condition, margins slightly trimmed, pages generally clean, some minor smudges, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."