Lot 123
- 123
Firdausi (d.1020 AD), Shahnameh, Persia, Timurid, dated 900 AH/1494-95
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper, bound
Persian manuscript on paper, 530 leaves, plus 4 flyleaves, 19 lines to the page within 4 columns written in nasta’liq script in black ink, headings in blue ink against ground filled with gold and polychrome scrolls, 7 miniatures, f.1b with illuminated headpiece composed of gold and polychrome scrolling leafy flowers and split palmettes,in a gilt-stamped binding with flowering vines, with filigree-work doublures
Provenance
An ownership inscription on f.1a states that Farhad Mirza son of ‘Abbas Mirza, registered the manuscript as having entered his library in 1278 AH/1862 AD.
Condition
In discrete overall condition, the text panels have been re-margined and consolidating sello-tape is visible throughout the manuscript along with areas where the text panels is detaching from the margins; the margins overall clean with occasional notes, restorations to the paper affecting mainly the edges and the corners, occasional smudges to the ink and various stains; the opening headpiece in good condition, the paintings with some small stains and spotting, flaking and rubbing of the painting, some areas of retouching, as viewed.
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"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
This manuscript contains seven illustrations as follows:
f.72b: Rustam kills the white div.
f.73a: Kay Kavus goes to Mazandaran.
f.126b: Rustam strikes Afrasiyab’s horse.
f.193b: Bijan cuts off Human’s head.
f.241b: Garsivaz is killed before Kay Khusraw.
f.311b: Rustam kills Shaghad, before he dies in the pit.
f.521b: Yazdhird is enthroned.
f.72b: Rustam kills the white div.
f.73a: Kay Kavus goes to Mazandaran.
f.126b: Rustam strikes Afrasiyab’s horse.
f.193b: Bijan cuts off Human’s head.
f.241b: Garsivaz is killed before Kay Khusraw.
f.311b: Rustam kills Shaghad, before he dies in the pit.
f.521b: Yazdhird is enthroned.