Lot Essay
Ahmad al-Qarahisari (d. AD 1556), famous for his skill at composing a text on page, was one of the most prolific calligraphers working during the reign of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent (AD 1520-1566).
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Wasli
by Ahmad al-Qarahisari
Ottoman, 16th Century
An Arabic phrase in one line of flowing gold thuluth outlined in black, inscribed to the left 'Ahmad al-Qarahisari', above and below a Persian poem written diagonally in flowing black nasta'liq, on buff ground, two corner cartouches with gold floral sprays, laid down on pink album leaf with gold floral design
text area 3¼ x 6¾in. (8.2 x 17.1cm.)
by Ahmad al-Qarahisari
Ottoman, 16th Century
An Arabic phrase in one line of flowing gold thuluth outlined in black, inscribed to the left 'Ahmad al-Qarahisari', above and below a Persian poem written diagonally in flowing black nasta'liq, on buff ground, two corner cartouches with gold floral sprays, laid down on pink album leaf with gold floral design
text area 3¼ x 6¾in. (8.2 x 17.1cm.)