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Works on Paper from the Islamic and Near Eastern Worlds
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Works on Paper from the Islamic and Near Eastern Worlds

Auction dates
30 Apr 2019 14:00 BST
Viewing dates
26 Apr 2019 09:30 - 17:30 BST
27 Apr 2019 11:00 - 16:00 BST
28 Apr 2019 11:00 - 16:00 BST
29 Apr 2019 09:30 - 17:30 BST
30 Apr 2019 09:30 - 13:00 BST
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An Ottoman Hilya, signed Abd'ullah Al-Tufighi, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on paper [Ottoman T
Lot 61
An Ottoman Hilya, signed Abd'ullah Al-Tufighi, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on paper [Ottoman T
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800 - 1,200 GBP
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A Collection of 5 Calligraphic Panels, in Arabic, illuminated manuscripts on paper [Ottoman Turkey,
Lot 62
A Collection of 5 Calligraphic Panels, in Arabic, illuminated manuscripts on paper [Ottoman Turkey,
360 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Ɵ A fine Ottoman Qur'an, by the scribe Ozman Zadeh Mustafa bin Muhammad, copied on only 17 leaves
Lot 63
Ɵ A fine Ottoman Qur'an, by the scribe Ozman Zadeh Mustafa bin Muhammad, copied on only 17 leaves
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8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Ɵ Muhammad bin Abdan ibn al-Boudi al-Damashqi, Shahr Mukhtasar al-Qanun fi al-Tibb
Lot 64
Ɵ Muhammad bin Abdan ibn al-Boudi al-Damashqi, Shahr Mukhtasar al-Qanun fi al-Tibb
7,500 GBP
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Ɵ A fragment from a medical treatise including sections on the pulse and urine
Lot 65
Ɵ A fragment from a medical treatise including sections on the pulse and urine
800 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Tashrih-e Mansuri, three leaves from dispersed manuscripts, in Farsi, decorated manuscripts on paper
Lot 66
Tashrih-e Mansuri, three leaves from dispersed manuscripts, in Farsi, decorated manuscripts on paper
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600 - 800 GBP
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Ɵ Abu 'Ali al-Husayn ibn 'Abdallah Ibn Sina, known as ‘Avicenna’, Al Qanun fi al'Tibb
Lot 67
Ɵ Abu 'Ali al-Husayn ibn 'Abdallah Ibn Sina, known as ‘Avicenna’, Al Qanun fi al'Tibb
7,000 GBP
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Ɵ Musa bin Muhammad Qadi Zadeh al-Rumi, Sharh al-Mulakhas fi'Ilm al-Hay'a
Lot 68
Ɵ Musa bin Muhammad Qadi Zadeh al-Rumi, Sharh al-Mulakhas fi'Ilm al-Hay'a
4,500 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Ɵ Masa'il Ilm al-Astrab (a Treatise on Workings of the Astrolabe)
Lot 69
Ɵ Masa'il Ilm al-Astrab (a Treatise on Workings of the Astrolabe)
5,000 GBP
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Ɵ Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Shahr Usul Ashkal kitab Uqlidis fi ilm al-Hindasa
Lot 70
Ɵ Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, Shahr Usul Ashkal kitab Uqlidis fi ilm al-Hindasa
9,000 GBP
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Ɵ Khalasa al-Hisab (a Summation of Mathematics), copied by the scribe “al-Taqsil Abbas”
Lot 71
Ɵ Khalasa al-Hisab (a Summation of Mathematics), copied by the scribe “al-Taqsil Abbas”
750 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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Ɵ Nataij al'Funnun bound with a historical treatise, in Arabic and Turkish, decorated manuscript
Lot 72
Ɵ Nataij al'Funnun bound with a historical treatise, in Arabic and Turkish, decorated manuscript
5,200 GBP
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Ɵ Kitab al-Mat'hul fi Ilm Tarbi'a ...,being a practical manual on the training and riding of horses
Lot 73
Ɵ Kitab al-Mat'hul fi Ilm Tarbi'a ...,being a practical manual on the training and riding of horses
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Ɵ Hizb from a Sejluk Qur'an, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on paper
Lot 74
Ɵ Hizb from a Sejluk Qur'an, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on paper
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5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Eastern Kufic bifolium, from a Seljuk Qur'an, in Arabic, with interlinear translation in Farsi, illu
Lot 75
Eastern Kufic bifolium, from a Seljuk Qur'an, in Arabic, with interlinear translation in Farsi, illu
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Rostam with his Courtiers, scene from an illustrated Shahnameh, Persian miniature on paper
Lot 76
Rostam with his Courtiers, scene from an illustrated Shahnameh, Persian miniature on paper
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600 - 800 GBP
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Ɵ Nizami Ganjavi, Khadr-nama, fragmentary text including other sections from the Khamsa,
Lot 77
Ɵ Nizami Ganjavi, Khadr-nama, fragmentary text including other sections from the Khamsa,
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Ɵ Nur ad-Din Abd'ul Rahman Jami, Haft Awrang, comprising 4 parts only, in Farsi,
Lot 78
Ɵ Nur ad-Din Abd'ul Rahman Jami, Haft Awrang, comprising 4 parts only, in Farsi,
10,000 GBP
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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An enthroned Zal and Rudabeh being entertained by palace courtiers and attendants
Lot 79
An enthroned Zal and Rudabeh being entertained by palace courtiers and attendants
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1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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The Shah consulting a Mulla, leaf from a Shahnameh, illuminated manuscript on polished paper [Safavi
Lot 80
The Shah consulting a Mulla, leaf from a Shahnameh, illuminated manuscript on polished paper [Safavi
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500 - 700 GBP
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A seated Mulla in conversation with a youth, leaf from a Shahnameh, in Farsi, illuminated manuscript
Lot 81
A seated Mulla in conversation with a youth, leaf from a Shahnameh, in Farsi, illuminated manuscript
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Portrait of a standing Courtier, from a fine Safavid album, Persian miniature on polished paper [Ear
Lot 82
Portrait of a standing Courtier, from a fine Safavid album, Persian miniature on polished paper [Ear
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1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Ɵ An Impressive Persian Bookbinding, once used for a Qur'an
Lot 83
Ɵ An Impressive Persian Bookbinding, once used for a Qur'an
2,800 GBP
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Nur ad-Din Abd'ul Rahman Jami, Yusuf wa Zulaikha, three bifolia with miniatures from a dispersed cod
Lot 84
Nur ad-Din Abd'ul Rahman Jami, Yusuf wa Zulaikha, three bifolia with miniatures from a dispersed cod
1,800 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Ɵ Mullah Muhammad Baqir Majlisi, Kitab Zad al-Ma'ad
Lot 85
Ɵ Mullah Muhammad Baqir Majlisi, Kitab Zad al-Ma'ad
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Ɵ Nizami Gangavi, Makhsan al-Asrar (Treasury of Secrets), in Farsi, illuminated manuscript
Lot 86
Ɵ Nizami Gangavi, Makhsan al-Asrar (Treasury of Secrets), in Farsi, illuminated manuscript
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300 - 500 GBP
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A Collection of Nine Grants and Deeds, in Farsi, illuminated and decorated manuscripts on paper [Qaj
Lot 87
A Collection of Nine Grants and Deeds, in Farsi, illuminated and decorated manuscripts on paper [Qaj
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400 - 600 GBP
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Ɵ Sa'adi Shirazi, Golestan (The Rose Garden), in Farsi, illuminated manuscript on paper
Lot 88
Ɵ Sa'adi Shirazi, Golestan (The Rose Garden), in Farsi, illuminated manuscript on paper
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3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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A pair of Qajar lacquered boards, for use as a book binding [Qajar Persia, early nineteenth century]
Lot 89
A pair of Qajar lacquered boards, for use as a book binding [Qajar Persia, early nineteenth century]
300 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Calligraphic panel, attributed to Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar, in Farsi, on paper [Qajar Persia (pr
Lot 90
A Calligraphic panel, attributed to Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar, in Farsi, on paper [Qajar Persia (pr
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Ɵ Concertina-style album of nasta'liq calligraphy, signed “Fakir Shad”, in Farsi,
Lot 91
Ɵ Concertina-style album of nasta'liq calligraphy, signed “Fakir Shad”, in Farsi,
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Rostam and his Courtiers, and possibly Rostam killing Isfandyar, two scenes on one leaf from an illu
Lot 92
Rostam and his Courtiers, and possibly Rostam killing Isfandyar, two scenes on one leaf from an illu
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800 - 1,200 GBP
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Rostam in conversation with a Prince
Lot 93
Rostam in conversation with a Prince
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600 - 800 GBP
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Rostam fighting the White Demon, with a second miniature on the reverse of Rostam with a Prince and
Lot 94
Rostam fighting the White Demon, with a second miniature on the reverse of Rostam with a Prince and
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An exceptional Qur'an Scroll, reportedly once displayed above Shah Jahan's Peacock Throne, in Arabic
Lot 95
An exceptional Qur'an Scroll, reportedly once displayed above Shah Jahan's Peacock Throne, in Arabic
3,000 GBP
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Ɵ Shaikh Inayat Allah Kamboh, Bahar'i Danish (The Springtime of Knowledge), in Farsi,
Lot 96
Ɵ Shaikh Inayat Allah Kamboh, Bahar'i Danish (The Springtime of Knowledge), in Farsi,
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Ɵ Nur ad-Din Abd'ul Rahman Jami, Yusuf wa Zulaikha, in Farsi, illuminated manuscript
Lot 97
Ɵ Nur ad-Din Abd'ul Rahman Jami, Yusuf wa Zulaikha, in Farsi, illuminated manuscript
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Ɵ ] Large Kashmiri Qur'an, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on paper
Lot 98
Ɵ ] Large Kashmiri Qur'an, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on paper
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4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Ɵ Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, known as 'Molavi', Masnavi, book 3 only (of 6), in Farsi,
Lot 99
Ɵ Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, known as 'Molavi', Masnavi, book 3 only (of 6), in Farsi,
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500 - 700 GBP
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Ɵ A Decoupé book of Shi'ite Du'a, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on paper
Lot 100
Ɵ A Decoupé book of Shi'ite Du'a, in Arabic, illuminated manuscript on paper
3,200 GBP
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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A pair of Panoramic views of Mecca and Medina, Indian paintings on paper [Northern India (probably D
Lot 101
A pair of Panoramic views of Mecca and Medina, Indian paintings on paper [Northern India (probably D
4,500 GBP
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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A Monumental Indian Qur'an, mounted on one sheet of linen, in Arabic, single vast illuminated manusc
Lot 102
A Monumental Indian Qur'an, mounted on one sheet of linen, in Arabic, single vast illuminated manusc
6,500 GBP
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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A full-page Safavid-style illustration, Indian miniature on paper [India (Deccan), c.1700]
Lot 103
A full-page Safavid-style illustration, Indian miniature on paper [India (Deccan), c.1700]
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500 - 700 GBP
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Dara Shikoh with mistress and ladies in waiting, Indian miniature on card [India (Rajasthan), c. 170
Lot 104
Dara Shikoh with mistress and ladies in waiting, Indian miniature on card [India (Rajasthan), c. 170
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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Krishna and Radha surrounded by Gopis, attributed to Nihal Chand, Indian miniature on card, Rajput s
Lot 105
Krishna and Radha surrounded by Gopis, attributed to Nihal Chand, Indian miniature on card, Rajput s
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A Ragamala Painting, possibly the Todi Ragini, Indian miniature on card [Northern Deccan or Gujarat,
Lot 106
A Ragamala Painting, possibly the Todi Ragini, Indian miniature on card [Northern Deccan or Gujarat,
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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Portrait of a seated Raja holding a Rose, fine Indian miniature on paper [India (Rajasthan), early n
Lot 107
Portrait of a seated Raja holding a Rose, fine Indian miniature on paper [India (Rajasthan), early n
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A group of 4 Indian miniature paintings, illuminated on paper [India (most Rajasthan), eighteenth or
Lot 108
A group of 4 Indian miniature paintings, illuminated on paper [India (most Rajasthan), eighteenth or
650 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Yogini with Devotees, possibly a scene from a Ragamala, Indian miniature on paper [India (Rajasthan)
Lot 109
Yogini with Devotees, possibly a scene from a Ragamala, Indian miniature on paper [India (Rajasthan)
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300 - 400 GBP
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A group of costume illustrations relating to Indian Trades and Crafts, on paper, Indian miniatures o
Lot 110
A group of costume illustrations relating to Indian Trades and Crafts, on paper, Indian miniatures o
600 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Celebrations on a Palace Veranda, Indian miniature on paper, provincial school [Southern regions of
Lot 111
Celebrations on a Palace Veranda, Indian miniature on paper, provincial school [Southern regions of
320 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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An enthroned Raja smoking a Huqqa in palace chambers
Lot 112
An enthroned Raja smoking a Huqqa in palace chambers
1,500 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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George Landseer (attributed to), Indian Khanjar and Ballam studies, original illustrations, watercol
Lot 113
George Landseer (attributed to), Indian Khanjar and Ballam studies, original illustrations, watercol
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Marcus Adams, A view of the Nile, original watercolour on paper [n.p., dated “07”: 1907 AD]
Lot 114
Marcus Adams, A view of the Nile, original watercolour on paper [n.p., dated “07”: 1907 AD]
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200 - 300 GBP
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