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A leaf from the Nasir al-Din Shah Album: Isfandiyar killing the lions, Persia, Safavid, 16th century, the album page Qajar, circa 1888
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- gouache heightened with gold on paper
- 45.5 x 28cm.
gouache heightened with gold on paper, laid down on a large album page ruled in blue and gold, wide outer margins decorated with polychrome and gold découpage flowers, leaves and stylised palmettes
Condition
In good overall condition, colours and gold bright, some light stains and creases, some abrasions to upper album page margins, small section of text cut from lower left hand corner of painting, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This leaf originates from the now-dispersed album made for Nasir al-Din Shah (r.1848-96) in 1888 (commonly known as 'the Nasir al-Din Shah Album'), probably produced to mark the fortieth anniversary of his accession to the throne.