Lot 56
- 56
An illuminated Qur’an hizb (XLII), Egypt, Mamluk, 14th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- paper bound
Text: surah Luqman (XXXI), verse 22 to surah al-Ahzab (XXXIII), verse 30
Arabic manuscript on paper, 36 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 5 lines to the page, written in muhaqqaq script in black ink, verses separated by gold and polychrome rosettes, surah headings written in polychrome and gold thuluth, marginal gold and polychrome verse markers, in stamped modern leather binding, with flap
Arabic manuscript on paper, 36 leaves plus 2 flyleaves, 5 lines to the page, written in muhaqqaq script in black ink, verses separated by gold and polychrome rosettes, surah headings written in polychrome and gold thuluth, marginal gold and polychrome verse markers, in stamped modern leather binding, with flap
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 29 April 1998, lot 19.
Condition
In good condition, some losses to the margins with associated restorations, smudges to the ink and losses to the illuminations affecting some of the markers, minor stains, 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."