Beschreibung:

gouache and ink heightened with gold on paper, 4 lines to the page above and below the painting, written in nasta'liq in black ink within 4 columns, a heading in red on a gold illuminated panel, ruled in gold, red and black, the reverse with 11 oblique and horizontal lines to the page in black nasta'liq
painting 27.4 by 19.6cm. max.leaf 35.7 by 23.9cm.Condition reportIn good condition overall. Minor pigment loss and some rubbing, mainly in the lower right quarter and right side of the miniature, and minor restoration. Some areas of cracking to the rules. Minor, marginal water staining. The reverse with some discolouration from the pigments of the illustration, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."ProvenancePrivate Collection, Denmark,1960s, thence by descent