Auction List / Iftar Dinner

Arabic manuscript on dyed blue paper, showcasing the artistry of gold Kufic calligraphy, enriched with the distinctive personal touches of the calligrapher, illuminated with vibrant multicoloured flowering gold branches, the combination of the radiant gold Kufic script against the captivating blue background creating a visually striking contrast

An Arabic calligraphy on paper, the composition featuring the use of black reflected (mirrored, Musanna) thuluth script skillfully arranged in the form of a lion’s head, the calligraphy bearing a profound verse related to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), stating ‘Ene min Hussain, Hussain minni’ which translates to ‘I am from Hussain, and Hussain is from me.’ the masterful execution of the thuluth script combined with the artistic representation of the lion’s head results in a visually captivating piece of calligraphic art 60,5 x 75 cm

Of rectangular form, the exterior with micro mosaic marquetry inlaid surfaces in mother of pearl and wood, hinged lid Dimensions 20 x 12,7 x height 5,3 cm weight 397 grams

Arabic calligraphy on blue dyed paper, meticulously written in gold Jali Thuluth script, the inscription capturing the names of Ali, Fatima, Hassan, and Hussain, descendants of the Prophet Mohammad, the combination of the rich blue background, dyed paper, and the intricate gold Jali Thuluth calligraphy creating a stunning visual display 68,5 x 57 cm

China, 20th Century Sealed by Ibn Youssuf A calligraphic composition with its theme centred around the concept of the doomsday’s libra, executed in black ink on paper, the Arabic text is masterfully rendered using the brush paint technique known as Zhong-kai style, the panel including a basmala at the top, while the centre portion presents a mirrored (Musanna) Arabic script, horizontally written, the inscription reads ‘men sabara zhafira’ (patience is victory) at the bottom 120 x 54cm