Wednesday 19 June 2024
Two detached Bihari Qur'an bifolios, Central India, 15th/16th century, Arabic manuscript on...
View MoreLot 11
Description
Two detached Bihari Qur'an bifolios,
Central India, 15th/16th century,
Arabic manuscript on paper, possibly part of Juz' XXX, 11ll. of Bihari script in black ink to the page, red and blue dotted gold lobed verse marker, one bifolio with blue, red, orange and green lobed drop-shaped marker with hanging and rising palmettes, one bifolio with polychrome heading, sura an-Naziat (النَّازعَات), marginal annotations in black and red ink, catchword in black ink to bottom left, in red and blue rules, trimmed, water stained
folios 33 x 26.4cm.
Fees & VAT
Buyer's Premium
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT
Qualifying living artists and the descendants of artists deceased within the last 70 years are entitled to receive a re-sale royalty each time their work is bought through an auction house or art market professional.
It applies to lots with hammer value over £1,000 as follows:
0 to £50,000 - 4%
£50,000.01 to £200,000 - 3%
£200,000.01 to £350,000 - 1%
£350,000.01 to £500,000 - 0.5%
Exceeding £500,000 - 0.25%
ARR is capped at £12,500
Please note ARR is calculated in euros. Auctioneers will apply current exchange rates.
Export of goods
Buyers intending to export goods should ascertain whether an export licence is required before bidding. Export licences are issued by Arts Council England and application forms can be obtained from its Export Licensing Unit. Details can be found on the ACE website www.artscouncil.org.uk or by phoning ACE on 020 7973 5188. The need for import licences varies from country to country and you should acquaint yourself with all relevant local requirements and provisions before bidding. The refusal of any such licences shall not permit the cancelling of any sale nor allow any delay in making full payment for the lot.
Own a similar item?
Request a ValuationReceive alerts about similar lots
Get StartedContinue Browsing
LOT 12
A detached illustrated bifolio from an epic, possibly the Iskandarnama : a battle scene Kashmir,...
Estimate: £200 - £300
LOT 13
A detached illustrated folio from an epic, possibly a Shahnama : the execution of a...
Estimate: £2500 - £3500
LOT 17
A calligraphic work, Kashmir, North India, late 19th century ink and opaque pigment on paper...
Estimate: £400 - £500
LOT 18
A Jalad ad-Din Niran Shah enthroned, India, 19th century, Opaque pigments on paper, a courtier...
Estimate: £1000 - £1500
LOT 19
Chahri manuscript, tantric text with images, c. 1800Prov: UK Trade, 2001
Estimate: £300 - £500
LOT 20
Five leaves from an erotic manual, possibly the Kama Sutra, Nepal, circa 1600-1650 Opaque...
Estimate: £800 - £1200
LOT 21
A miniature Qur'an India, 20th century Printed Arabic script, black ink on paper, 12ll. of naskh...
Estimate: £300 - £500
LOT 22
The Manalila and the Danalila, by the poet Nandadas (16th century); signed by the scribe...
Estimate: £800 - £1200
LOT 24
A cut clear glass huqqa base, Probably F&C Osler or John Blades of Ludgate Hill, later Blades &...
Estimate: £600 - £800
LOT 25
A small gilded blue glass spittoon, India 18th/19th century, of waisted form, the gilt decorated...
Estimate: £300 - £500
LOT 26
A red sandstone rectangular calligraphic slab, Mughal India, circa 17th century, Deeply carved...
Estimate: £300 - £400
LOT 27
A very large quantity of fragmentary pottery tiles, Multan, Punjab, circa 1820 Provenance: With...
Estimate: £2000 - £3000
LOT 28
A rectangular, green, cobalt blue and turquoise blue, figural border pottery tile, Multan, first...
Estimate: £300 - £400
LOT 30
A gold and silver inlaid push dagger (katar), North India, first half 18th century, The hilt...
Estimate: £500 - £700
LOT 31
A curved blade fitted in a Rhino horn hiltIndia, late 19th century With central ridge to blade,...
Estimate: £300 - £500
Newsletter Signup
Keyword Alerts
Would you like to receive personalised keyword alerts when new catalogues go live. If so, please indicate these below
Set a password to save your keyword alerts
Passwords are a minimum of 7 characters and must include an upper case letter, a lower case letter, a number and a special character (e.g., !@#$%^&*).