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LOT 2081
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
INDIAN FRAMED WATERCOLOUR MANUSCRIPT
17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
8 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (293 grams, 22.3 x 17.4 cm).
17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
8 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (293 grams, 22.3 x 17.4 cm).
Framed and glazed with polychrome embellishment; from a Diwan by Hafez, comprising two vertical columns of handwritten script, panels of floral ornament and concentric borders; explanatory label to reverse. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990.
FOOTNOTES:
Hafez was the most famous of the Islamic Sufi poets. This manuscript was evidently owned by a distinguished and affluent individual.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
