Lot Essay
While the subject is wearing Indian dress of the late 16th century, the treatment of the face suggests an Iranian provenance.
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AN INDIAN GENTLEMAN WITH A HAWK, PROBABLY IRAN, LATE 17TH OR 18TH CENTURY
Gouache heightened with gold on paper, the young man wearing a gold robe and feeding his hawk, mounted as an album leaf- miniature 6 x 3½in. (15 x 9cm.)
Gouache heightened with gold on paper, the young man wearing a gold robe and feeding his hawk, mounted as an album leaf- miniature 6 x 3½in. (15 x 9cm.)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Please note that the lots of Iranian origin are subject to U.S. trade restrictions which currently prohibit the import into the United States. Similar restrictions may apply in other countries.