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AN ILLUMINATED MINIATURE QUR’AN, NORTH AFRICA, 19TH CENTURY |
估價
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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描述
- 8.3 by 7.8cm.
Arabic manuscript on paper, 133 leaves plus 6 fly-leaves, 23 lines to the page, written in Maghribi script in black or dark brown ink, ruled in yellow, red and blue, gold and polychrome floral margins markers, surah headings in gold, opening double page frontispiece and last page decorated with geometrical interlacing polychrome and gold decoration, in brown leather gilt binding, with flap
Condition
In overall good condition, the opening page restored and glued on new margins, minor restorations to the paper, affecting mainly the internal borders, stains and minor smudges, damages to the binding, one side detatched, 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."