268 - AN ILLUMINATED LEAF FROM A MANUSCRIPT OF THE DIVAN OF HAFEZ, PERSIA, 18TH CENTURY

AN ILLUMINATED LEAF FROM A MANUSCRIPT OF THE DIVAN OF HAFEZ, PERSIA, 18TH CENTURY Ink, watercolor, and gold on paper. A finely executed manuscript leaf containing verses from the Divan of the celebrated Persian poet Hafez of Shiraz (c. 1315–1390), written in elegant black Nasta'liq script arranged in alternating panels. The text is framed by delicate rulings and interspersed with illuminated floral cartouches painted in vibrant blue, red, gold, and green, reflecting the refined decorative traditions of Persian manuscript production. A handwritten label on the reverse identifies the work as "Persian Calligraphy, Divan-i-Hafiz, 18th Century." While the precise dating remains subject to further scholarly examination, the calligraphy and illumination are consistent with Persian manuscript traditions of the late Safavid to early Qajar period. Dimensions: 11 4/16 x 8 6/8 in., (28.5 x 22.2 cm.) Condition: Framed and not examined out of frame. Minor toning, scattered staining, and age-related wear visible. Small abrasions and losses to pigments and gilding. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.