09-16-201609-16-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2927BBoston
September 16, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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Seven Painted Manuscript Pages

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$246$200
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2927BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 16, 2016 11:00AM

Description:

Seven Painted Manuscript Pages, Persia, possibly Safavid, opaque color and gold on paper, depicting scenes of men conversing in tents, battle scenes, and a depiction of the prophet Muhammad, all with Nastaliq script in reserves above or below the paintings, as well as on the reverse and within the margins, one large folio glazed, six loose, page size to 12 x 7 7/8 in.

Estimate $800-1,000

Slight toning, water damage to some areas of pages, some surface abrasion and pigment loss, corners of one page restored, slight worm damage.


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