• Arts & Textiles of the Islamic auction at Christies

    Sale 12283

    Arts & Textiles of the Islamic & Indian Worlds

    London, South Kensington

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    21 October 2016

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    • A CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL (LEVHA)
    Lot 165

    A CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL (LEVHA)

    SIGNED HAMID AYTAC (D. 1982), TURKEY, DATED AH 1358/1939-40 AD

    Price realised

    GBP 2,375

    Estimate

    GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500

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    A CALLIGRAPHIC PANEL (LEVHA)
    SIGNED HAMID AYTAC (D. 1982), TURKEY, DATED AH 1358/1939-40 AD
    Ink on paper, signed and dated, with marbled paper borders, framed and glazed
    Calligraphy 4 ¼ x 10 5/8in. (10.7 x 27cm.)

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    Lot Essay

    Another panel by this renowned modern calligrapher sold at Christie's South Kensington, 11 October 2013, lot 773.

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