Sale 5566
London, South Kensington
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14 October 2005
Price realised
GBP 1,200
Estimate
THE PROPHET ON BURAQ, IRAN, 18TH CENTURY Oil on canvas laid on board, on his flight to heaven surrounded by angels and a lion -- 17¾ x 13¾in. (45.2 x 35cm.) (2)
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