Lot 266
- 266
An illuminated Qur'an, Persia, Zand, with lacquer binding signed by 'Ali Ashraf, dated 1157 AH/1744 AD
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink on paper, leather binding
Arabic manuscript on paper, 116 leaves plus 4 flyleaves, 27 lines to the page, written in black naskh script within cloud bands against a gold ground throughout, verses separated by pointed gold roundels, surah headings in gold thuluth against varying coloured backgrounds, opening illuminated frontispiece in colours and gold, floral lacquer binding, with slipcase, signed on the inside front board, dated on the inside back board
Condition
In good overall condition, slight wear to lacquer binding, pages clean and colours vivid, 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."
Catalogue Note
For a discussion and interpretation of the manner of the recorded signed works of 'Ali Ashraf, see Nasser D.Khalili, B.W. Robinson and Tim Stanley, Lacquer of the Islamic Lands, Part One, 1996, pp.72-74 and cat.nos 62-65. For his biography and recorded works see Karimzadeh Tabrizi, vol.1, London 1985, pp.368-373.