brand
Revere Auctions
Live Auction

The Arts of Asia, India, & the Middle East

Tue, Jul 18, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 107

Qur'an Illustrated by Charles Zenderoudi 1972

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$500,000 $25,000
$1,000,000 $50,000
$10,000,000 $100,000
Group of two volumes of the Qur'an illustrated by Charles Hossein Zenderoudi (Iranian, b. 1937) as well as a copy of the Qur'an by Abolhasan Ali Ibn Helal Abdelaziz (d. 1022 or 1031 CE in Baghdad), better known as “Ibn Bawwa." This set includes Jean Grosjean's French translation of the Qur'an in two volumes, featuring 42 illustrations by Zenderoudi, preceded by a study by the French Islamic scholar and sociologist, Jacques Berque. A separate canvas box includes a facsimile reproduction of the unique manuscript of the Qur'an by Ibn Bawwab, and a booklet of commentary on the manuscript by D. S. Rice. Published in 1972 by Club du Livre, Paris (Paris Book Club).
Keywords: le coran, Koran, Muslim, Islam

Each book height: 11 in x width: 9 1/2 in x depth: 2 to 4 in.

Condition

Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay
PayPal