Lot 51
  • 51

A pair of lapwings, Persia, Safavid, 17th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • watercolour with drawing on paper
ink and gouache on paper, laid down on an album page with a thick inner border of illuminated vegetal decoration, plain green outer margins ruled in colours and gold

Condition

In generally good overall condition, thin loss to middle right edge of drawing, minor stains and creasing, as viewed.
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