Collection Indo-Persian & Arabic manuscript pages
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Description
Collection Indo-Persian & Arabic manuscript pages, Approx. 16 pieces, ink on paper, some with gouache and gold, including: 6 illustrated leaves depicting polo players and mounted warriors, text verso; 2 decorative prayers on gold backgrounds (one mounted under glass); a frame with 2 Quran pages; approx. 16 text leaves, some decorated with gold, and 4 text leaves mounted on mats, smallest: 5.5"h x 8.75"w, largest: 11.5"h x 8.5"w (sheet), 16"h x 13"w (mat)
Provenance: Asian works of art from a New York scholar's collection
Notes/Literature: Some sleeves with hand-written identification notes, in transliterated Arabic
Provenance: Asian works of art from a New York scholar's collection
Notes/Literature: Some sleeves with hand-written identification notes, in transliterated Arabic
Condition
Fair, various degrees of wear consistent with age and use, some pages with insect damage and stains **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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Collection Indo-Persian & Arabic manuscript pages
Estimate $200 - $300
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