Lot 154
  • 154

An Illustrated Album Page: The Death of Imam Hasan, Turkey, Early 17th Century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Ink, Gouache and Gold on Paper
Gouache heightened with gold on paper, laid down on an album page with ebru borders, depicting a dying man resting his head on a cushion, surrounded by beturbaned figures

Condition

In generally good overall condition, some rubbing to the paint, some very minor retouching, gold bright, as viewed.
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