Islamic Art and Fine Objects
Lot 172:
Description
A LARGE CALLIGRAPHIC COMPOSITION IN NASTA’LIQ AND GHUBARI SCRIPT, NEAR EAST, PROBABLY SYRIA, SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY
This contemporary work of Islamic calligraphy is executed on a cream-colored paper ground in a horizontal rectangular format. The central composition features the Quranic verse Ala bi-dhikri Allahi tatma’innu al-qulub, translated as Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest. The calligraphy utilizes a micrographic technique where the primary large-scale letterforms are constructed from dense, miniature script. The color palette alternates between muted tones of orange, blue, and green. The work is presented without a visible signature or artist mark.
108 x 38cm
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