many different types of arabic calligraphys on the walla drawing of a circle with arabic calligraphys on ita drawing of some type of calligraphy on a piece of paper
GALERIE DES VENTES D'ORLEANS - Maître Guillaume CORNET commissaire-priseur

320 - A set of around ten printed calligraphic works.
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Estimate €10 - €20
Description
A set of around ten printed calligraphic works. Sizes range from 34 x 24 cm to 50 x 40 cm. Shows signs of handling. Provenance: Guy Yves Jacquet Collection (1931–1991) Note: Guy Jacquet’s exhibition ‘Ciel arabe’ (Arabian Sky) showcases the scientific work of Arab scholars in the field of astronomy, notably through Abd al-Rahman al-Soufi’s treatise, ‘The Book of Fixed Stars’, published in 964. Astronomy was a discipline used not only by scholars, but also by religious figures, travellers, cartographers, provincial administrations and even postal services. Each of these groups consulted astronomers to determine their routes and draw up religious calendars. In the countries of the Middle East, houses are open to the sky and their residents are in direct contact with it, particularly on warm, clear summer nights.
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About the sale Library of Charles Blockhuysen (Jean Reande) and Memories of Montmartre
Auction location
Auction time 09/03/2026 at 11:00 AM
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