Asian Art

December 0308, 2022
Auction begins to close at 7:00 pm ET

Online Auction
LOT 363

Lot 363

Three Illustrated and Illuminated Double-Sided Leaves from a Manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh, Persia, 15th Century

Three Illustrated and Illuminated Double-Sided Leaves from a Manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh, Persia, 15th Century
Lot 363 Details
Three Illustrated and Illuminated Double-Sided Leaves from a Manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh, Persia, 15th Century

Ink and gouache heightened with gold on paper
largest sheet 12.6 x 9.3 in — 32 x 23.5 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Three Illustrated and Illuminated Double-Sided Leaves from a Manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh, Persia, 15th Century
  • Three Illustrated and Illuminated Double-Sided Leaves from a Manuscript of Firdausi's Shahnameh, Persia, 15th Century
Note:

Compare with an example from Sotheby's London, October 3, 2012, lot 71

Sotheby's London, October 3, 2012, lot 71

CONDITION DETAILS

For condition information please contact the specialist.

LOT 363
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.