20th Jun, 2024 11:00

Arts of India and the Islamic Lands

 
  Lot 192
 

192

TWO MANUSCRIPTS: A QURANIC COMMENTARY (TAFSIR) AND A MANUSCRIPT ON ISLAMIC LAWS
Possibly Iraq or Ottoman Provinces, the first dated 1093 AH (1682 AD) and the latter 1223 AH (1808 AD)

TWO MANUSCRIPTS: A QURANIC COMMENTARY (TAFSIR) AND A MANUSCRIPT ON ISLAMIC LAWS
Possibly Iraq or Ottoman Provinces, the first dated 1093 AH (1682 AD) and the latter 1223 AH (1808 AD)

Comprising a Tafsir Arabic manuscript on lined paper, 85 ff., 2 fly leaves, with 27ll. to the page of black and red ink naskh script, catchwords, marginal notes, and important passages in red, dated 1093 AH and signed by Moussa Bin Abdallah Bin Al-Hajj Zein Al-Abideen, in a tooled brown leather binding with traditional Ottoman cusped arabesque cartouche, the page 21.5cm x 15.8cm; and another Arabic manuscript on lined paper, 98ff., no fly leaves, each page with a different number of lines following a multi-directional approach, in a variety of hands and scripts in black ink including naskh, nasta'liq, and minor diwani word clusters, dated 1223 AH, comprising several chapters on custody, alimony, divorce, guarantees, deeds, lawsuits and other social practices, in a plain dark red calf binding, the page 20.6cm x 13.8cm.

Sold for £517


 

TWO MANUSCRIPTS: A QURANIC COMMENTARY (TAFSIR) AND A MANUSCRIPT ON ISLAMIC LAWS
Possibly Iraq or Ottoman Provinces, the first dated 1093 AH (1682 AD) and the latter 1223 AH (1808 AD)

Comprising a Tafsir Arabic manuscript on lined paper, 85 ff., 2 fly leaves, with 27ll. to the page of black and red ink naskh script, catchwords, marginal notes, and important passages in red, dated 1093 AH and signed by Moussa Bin Abdallah Bin Al-Hajj Zein Al-Abideen, in a tooled brown leather binding with traditional Ottoman cusped arabesque cartouche, the page 21.5cm x 15.8cm; and another Arabic manuscript on lined paper, 98ff., no fly leaves, each page with a different number of lines following a multi-directional approach, in a variety of hands and scripts in black ink including naskh, nasta'liq, and minor diwani word clusters, dated 1223 AH, comprising several chapters on custody, alimony, divorce, guarantees, deeds, lawsuits and other social practices, in a plain dark red calf binding, the page 20.6cm x 13.8cm.

Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 20th Jun, 2024

After much anticipation, Azca Auctions is delighted to announce their inaugural sale, Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, taking place on Thursday 20th June at 11.00am BST.

The sale comprises over 250 lots showcasing the extraordinary diversity and celebrating the artistic craftsmanship of South, Southeast and Central Asia, as well as the Iranian plateau, the Middle East all the way to the Mediterranean shores.

This longed-for, inaugural auction opens with a remarkable Northern London private collection of Indian artefacts, previously unseen in the market. “An Eye for Detail” is meant to illustrate not only the artistic achievements and talents of Indian craftsmen, but also the multi-faceted cultural and religious reality the Indian Subcontinent managed to foster and keep alive throughout centuries. Three generations of collecting collide into a very personal, subjective and unusual selections of tools, vessels, paintings, accessories, photographs and decorative lots that range from £150 to £6,000 GBP, offering a chance to both seasoned buyers and new collectors to make their pick.

Following the private collection selection, the remaining 150 lots are divided between the Arts of South Asia and the Arts of the Islamic Lands, two worlds that, despite their substantial geographic distances, have always been tightly interlinked. Among the highlights, one can count a selection of eight official courtly album portraits of Mughal Emperors (lot 164); a large Qajar polychrome-painted moulded pottery tile with a banquet scene replicating the Safavid frescoes of the Chihil Sotun Palace in Isfahan (lot 206); and lastly, an elegant and intact 16th-century Ottoman Iznik plate with saz leaves and arabesques (lot 262).

Dive into a world of wonders and 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:

Metro Building, 8th Floor
1 Butterwick
London, W6 8DL

 
Viewing Times: 
 
Sat.      15 Jun. - 11:00 - 16:00
Sun.     16 Jun. - 11:00 - 16:00
Mon.    17 Jun. - 10:00 - 16:00
Tue.     18 Jun. - 10:00 - 16:00
Wed.    19 Jun - 10:00 - 16:00
 
The sale will take place on Thursday June 20 at 11am GMT

 

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