19th Jun, 2025 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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AN OTTOMAN THULUTH CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL (LEVHA)
Possibly Ottoman Turkey or Provinces, late 19th - early 20th century
AN OTTOMAN THULUTH CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL (LEVHA)
Possibly Ottoman Turkey or Provinces, late 19th - early 20th century
Arabic manuscript on paper, with a single bold line of black ink thuluth script in the middle and two lines of riqa' script at the top and bottom of the page, the central line introduced by the Basmala - Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim (“In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”), the calligraphic panel framed within a richly illuminated border with floral arabesques in gold and polychrome pigments, characteristic of late Ottoman decorative aesthetics, the composition further enhanced with stylised gold cloudbands and saz-style leaves delicately arranged around the text block, the inscription at the bottom featuring the calligrapher's honorific title “al-Sayyid,” denoting noble or religious descent—likely reading Sayyid Jalal, mounted, glazed and framed.
The calligraphic panel 17cm x 31.5cm, 34cm x 48cm including the frame
Sold for £246
AN OTTOMAN THULUTH CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL (LEVHA)
Possibly Ottoman Turkey or Provinces, late 19th - early 20th century
Arabic manuscript on paper, with a single bold line of black ink thuluth script in the middle and two lines of riqa' script at the top and bottom of the page, the central line introduced by the Basmala - Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim (“In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”), the calligraphic panel framed within a richly illuminated border with floral arabesques in gold and polychrome pigments, characteristic of late Ottoman decorative aesthetics, the composition further enhanced with stylised gold cloudbands and saz-style leaves delicately arranged around the text block, the inscription at the bottom featuring the calligrapher's honorific title “al-Sayyid,” denoting noble or religious descent—likely reading Sayyid Jalal, mounted, glazed and framed.
The calligraphic panel 17cm x 31.5cm, 34cm x 48cm including the frame
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 19th Jun, 2025
Our specialist auction Arts of India and the Islamic Lands is now online for you to browse, peruse and fall in love with your next antique.
Among the highlights, this sale vaunts a remarkable selection of Rajput Schools paintings and an illustrated loose folio from a Timurid Haft Paykar series, all part of a private Canadian collection; several gem-studded Indian necklaces, treasured heirlooms of a local family; a notable group of Islamic manuscripts, including a geomantic tome attributed to the Nubian alchemist Dhul-Nun al-Misri; and several lots of Persian Qajar lacquer belonging to the heir of a British diplomatic family in office under Sir Denis Wright in Tehran between 1971 - 1973.
Our selected lots preview starts next week, on Tuesday 3rd June, and the full view is going to take place from Friday 13th June until the sale day.
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