Auction preview: Islamic and Indian art at Rosebery's auction house in UK

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"Amendment" – note that this qur'an section comprises 11 complete and 2 partial suras beginning from Verse 18 until the end of the sura an-Naba', surat an-Nazi'at, surat 'Abasa, surat at--Takwir, surat al-Infitar, surat al-Mutaffifin, surat al-Inshiqaq, surat al-Burj, surat at-Tariq, surat al-A'la, surat al-Ghashiyah, surat al-Fajr, and up to Verse 11 of surat al-Balad. Estimated Price: £8,000 - £10,000 $ 11,350 - 14,200 (Courtesy - Rosebery's)
London's Rosebery auction house will offer Islamic and Indian art during their February auction on April 23. Among the top lots of the sale is "Amendment" a qur'an section that comprises 11 complete and 2 partial suras beginning from Verse 18 until the end of the sura an-Naba', surat an-Nazi'at, surat 'Abasa, surat at--Takwir, surat al-Infitar, surat al-Mutaffifin, surat al-Inshiqaq, surat al-Burj, surat at-Tariq, surat al-A'la, surat al-Ghashiyah, surat al-Fajr, and up to Verse 11 of surat al-Balad. The estimated price is $ 11,350 - 14,200. What: Islamic and Indian Art. Public viewing will begin Friday April 20 and continue through the morning of Monday 23 prior to the noon auction. [More]