Lot 241
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An illuminated Qur'an with depictions of Mecca and Medina, copied by Muhammad Amin al-Salahi, Turkey, Ottoman, dated 1211 AH/1796 AD
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink on paper with gold, leather binding
Arabic manuscript on paper, 305 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 15 lines to the page, written in neat naskh script in black ink, verses separated by segmented gold roundels, surah headings in white thuluth within illuminated panels, numerous illuminated marginal devices, opening double page frontispiece with rococo floral motifs and depictions of Mecca and Medina, illuminated colophon, brown morocco binding with leafy trellis motifs, with flap
Condition
In good overall condition, small tear to flap, pages clean and fresh, ink bold and illumination bright, as viewed.
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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."