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Lot #8010 - Two Manuscript Illumination Whirling Dervish Figures, Turkish School, 19th C.

  • Auction House:
    Theodore Bruce
  • Sale Name:
    Chinese, Japanese & Asian Decorative Arts
  • Sale Date:
    25 May 2020 ~ 6pm (AEST)
  • Lot #:
    8010
  • Lot Description:
    Two Manuscript Illumination Whirling Dervish Figures, Turkish School, 19th C.
    a practice by the Surfi Order of muslims, framed [2]
    Gouache & Gold Leaf on Paper the other on a Black Ground,
    23.5 x 16.5 cm, 21.5 x 15.5 cm
  • Notes:
    The tall camel's hair hat represents the tombstone of the ego & the wide skirt represents the ego's shroud. Condition: Paper shows signs of age & insect damage, foxing & age discolouration to edges, creases & small tears to both works.
  • Estimate:
    A$400 - 600
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Oriental

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