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PROPERTY FROM A QAJAR PRINCELY COLLECTION (LOTS 219-231)
The works offered in this section were collected by a prominent Qajar aristocrat, official and diplomat during the very first years of the 20th century. The selection offered in these Rooms is complemented by nine lots offered for sale at Christie's, King Street, on the 10th of April 2014 (lots 98-102).
PORTRAIT OF A BEARDED MAN
SAFAVID IRAN, EARLY 17TH CENTURY
Details
PORTRAIT OF A BEARDED MAN
SAFAVID IRAN, EARLY 17TH CENTURY
Transparent pigments and gold on paper, the elegantly drawn figure seats on the grass between floral sprays, he holds a gold cup in his right hand, his left hand holds his sash, a long dagger in a gold and velvet sheath is attached to his belt, he wears a white turban, mounted, back with card, with old inventory number 'No 1163'
3.7/8 x 2.1/8in. (9.9 x 5.3cm.)
SAFAVID IRAN, EARLY 17TH CENTURY
Transparent pigments and gold on paper, the elegantly drawn figure seats on the grass between floral sprays, he holds a gold cup in his right hand, his left hand holds his sash, a long dagger in a gold and velvet sheath is attached to his belt, he wears a white turban, mounted, back with card, with old inventory number 'No 1163'
3.7/8 x 2.1/8in. (9.9 x 5.3cm.)
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