28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A KULLIYAT BY SHAYKH MUSLIH AL-DIN SA'DI (D. 1292)
Timurid Iran, dated 6 Muharram 849 AH (14 April 1445 AD)
A KULLIYAT BY SHAYKH MUSLIH AL-DIN SA'DI (D. 1292)
Timurid Iran, dated 6 Muharram 849 AH (14 April 1445 AD)
Persian manuscript on cream-coloured wove paper, 314ff. plus 4 fly-leaves, each folio with a variable number of lines from 12 - 19 of elegant black ink nasta'liq script, grouped in three parallel columns, the side column on the edge with 12ll. of diagonal chalipa nasta'liq script and with cornerpieces decorated with gold and polychrome floral sprays, double intercolumnar and interlinear gold rules throughout, catchwords, significant words and phrases picked out in red, headings in gold within cloudbands reserved against a hatched ground, illuminated headpieces in gold and polychrome, the colophon towards the middle bearing the date Wednesday 6 Muharram 849 AH, remargined, in a brown morocco leather binding with gilt-stamped central medallions and doublures of marbled paper.
13.5cm x 9cm the text panel
19.2cm x 13cm the folio
Provenance:
The Property of a European Private Collector, Sotheby's London, 15 October 2003, lot 14;
Christie's London, 8 April 2008, lot 123
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
A KULLIYAT BY SHAYKH MUSLIH AL-DIN SA'DI (D. 1292)
Timurid Iran, dated 6 Muharram 849 AH (14 April 1445 AD)
Persian manuscript on cream-coloured wove paper, 314ff. plus 4 fly-leaves, each folio with a variable number of lines from 12 - 19 of elegant black ink nasta'liq script, grouped in three parallel columns, the side column on the edge with 12ll. of diagonal chalipa nasta'liq script and with cornerpieces decorated with gold and polychrome floral sprays, double intercolumnar and interlinear gold rules throughout, catchwords, significant words and phrases picked out in red, headings in gold within cloudbands reserved against a hatched ground, illuminated headpieces in gold and polychrome, the colophon towards the middle bearing the date Wednesday 6 Muharram 849 AH, remargined, in a brown morocco leather binding with gilt-stamped central medallions and doublures of marbled paper.
13.5cm x 9cm the text panel
19.2cm x 13cm the folio
Provenance:
The Property of a European Private Collector, Sotheby's London, 15 October 2003, lot 14;
Christie's London, 8 April 2008, lot 123
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 28th Oct, 2024
Following the success of our inaugural sale earlier this June, our Islamic and Indian Art department is pleased to present their upcoming auction, Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, which is now live on our website. The auction is taking place on Monday 28th October and features a curated selection of over 200 artworks showcasing the mesmerising artistic variety and kaleidoscopic cultural heritage of these distant lands. From the Mediterranean shores, Near and Middle East, the Iranian plateau, all the way to Central and South Asia, the lots in the sale cover a span of over ten centuries of outstanding artistic achievements.
For any specific query, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Department, Beatrice Campi at beatrice@azcaauctions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188R Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Saturday 19th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 20th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Monday 21st Oct- 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 22nd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 23rd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Thursday 24th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Friday 25th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Saturday 26th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 27th Oct - 11am - 4pm
The sale will take place on Monday October 28th at 12pm GMT (London)
