(4) Ethiopian illuminated Coptic prayer scrolls, 19th/20th c., ink and colors on parchment, several segments sewn together to form each scroll, 3"w x 48"l (smallest), 4"w x 77"l (largest)

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

Fair, varying degrees of fading and loss, wear and oxidation to ends and edges of scrolls with some losses to parchment **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.