Lot 155: A LARGE OTTOMAN STYLE FRAMED ILLUMINATED CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL OF SURAH AL-FATIHAH.
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A professional illuminated calligraphic panel (Tazhib) featuring Surah al-Fatihah, executed in ink, gouache, and gold on paper. The central circular composition contains the phrase Al-hamdu lillahi Rabbil-Alamin (All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds) written in a bold, interlaced Jali Thuluth script. The remaining verses of the Surah are arranged in a circular format around this central phrase. A header directly above the central roundel is inscribed with the title Surat al-Nahl. The calligraphy is set within a scalloped blue border, with radiant floral shamsa motifs in blue, lilac, and gold extending across the main field. The work is framed by a wide, complex border of interlocking scrolling foliate and floral motifs in a palette of lilac, blue, turquoise, and gold, featuring large decorative corner spandrels.
Approximately 103 x 78cm
Condition report:
The paper ground displays a mottled, aged appearance with natural toning throughout. There are visible minor losses, small tears, and creasing along the extreme edges of the paper sheet, particularly on the left and right sides. The colours of the illumination and the gold leaf remain vibrant and well-preserved. The gilt-wood frame shows minor surface scuffs, rubbing to the gilding, and general wear consistent with age.
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