Null Page from a Persian manuscript - The execution of Afrasiyab
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Page from a Persian manuscript - The execution of Afrasiyab Ink, polychrome pigments and gold on paper Iran, 18th century Sight page: 24.5 x 13.5 cm This page from a Persian manuscript relates an episode from the Shahnameh, that of Afrasiyab's execution. The text, written in nasta'liq, is spread over fourteen lines. The scene is framed by gilded fillets. Expert : Monsieur Alexis RENARD

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Page from a Persian manuscript - The execution of Afrasiyab Ink, polychrome pigments and gold on paper Iran, 18th century Sight page: 24.5 x 13.5 cm This page from a Persian manuscript relates an episode from the Shahnameh, that of Afrasiyab's execution. The text, written in nasta'liq, is spread over fourteen lines. The scene is framed by gilded fillets. Expert : Monsieur Alexis RENARD

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Estim. 300 - 400 EUR

4 pages in 8vo, 220x170 mm. Laid paper with watermark. Text on the first page, two blank, an handwritten note in the upper right margin of page 4. At head 'A Versailles le 30 Janvier 1738'; below left 'M. Rigoley a Dijon'. Text in French, brown ink. Below the text, 'le Card. De Fleury', written in black ink like the note on page 4. Fine specimen. Elegant handwritten letter in brown ink on laid paper. A kind reply with New Year's greetings, sent to M. Rigoley of Dijon, a member of one of the most important families in Burgundy. The two annotations added, giving the date, sender and subject of the letter, penned in black ink and by another hand, can be attributed to M. Rigoley or his secretary. André-Hercule de Fleury (1653 - 1743) was a French cardinal, Catholic bishop and politician.In 1716, by the testamentary will of King Louis XIV himself, he was appointed by the then regent, the Duke of Orleans, personal tutor to the heir to the throne, the young Louis XV, who was then only five years old, and whose trust he gained. He was chief minister to the king from June 11, 1726 until his death in January 1743, holding the same prestigious post that was once held by Richelieu and Mazarin.

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

[Manuscript] Ottoman Qur'an, probably circa 1880, over 400 pages handwritten in black ink and ink, book ruled, numerous glosses, some gilding to first few leaves. Re-used binding (?), full basane, spine completely rebound, spine ends weak.

Estim. 100 - 150 EUR

Miscellaneous documents: Explanation of the Apprentice painting. 3 handwritten pages from the 18th century. Instruction de Maître Elu des 9, 4ème Grade with the words, attouchement, marche,... 2 manuscript pages, 18th century. Cantiques de la Parfaite Union à Douai, 16 printed pages, late 18th century (3)

Starting price 300 EUR

Unknown (16th century): Exultate [], illuminated manuscript on parchment, 16th century, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor on Parchment Date: 16th century Description: The image shows a page of a medieval manuscript. The manuscript reveals Gothic lettering that is characterised by its ornamental quality and careful proportions. Accentuated by illuminations in red and blue, it bears witness to a high level of craftsmanship. The condition of the parchment, obviously aged and stained in the margins, emphasises its historical significance and preserves the aesthetics of its era. This copy was probably made in the later 16th century. Keywords: Manuscript; Middle Ages; Gothic script; Latin; Illumination; Red; Blue; Parchment; Historical; Craft; Writing; Aesthetics; Ageing; Damage; Text document; Handwritten; Knowledge culture; Tradition; Preservation; Document study, 16th century, Renaissance, Religious, Germany, Size: Parchment: 39,7 cm x 27,8 cm (15,6 x 10,9 in)

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