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many different types of greetings laid out on the floorarabic calligraphys on the wall of a mosque in the old city of damascusa painting of the quran written in arabic on a green background
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321 - A set of around thirty printed calligraphic works.
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Estimate €20 - €40
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A set of around thirty printed calligraphic works. Sizes range from 35 x 25 to 41 x 30 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 the 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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Auction time 09/03/2026 at 11:00 AM
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