Lot 59
  • 59

A European dandy drinking from a bottle, Persia, Safavid, 17th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

ink and gouache heightened with gold on paper, laid down on an album page, inner scrolling floral borders, outer borders of large leafy flowers in blue and gold

Condition

In reasonably good overall condition, occasional stains, slightly rubbed, some abrasions to paint surface, as viewed.
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