Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs & Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs & Carpets
CAMERIA, OR MIHRIMAH SULTAN (1522-1578), DAUGHTER OF SULEYMAN THE MAGNIFICENT
Auction Closed
June 10, 06:00 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
AFTER TIZIANO VECELLIO, CALLED TITIAN
CAMERIA, OR MIHRIMAH SULTAN (1522-1578), DAUGHTER OF SULEYMAN THE MAGNIFICENT
oil on canvas
57.2 x 45.6 cm.
Ex private collection, France, until 2017.
One of several paintings which reproduces a lost portrait of the powerful daughter of Suleyman the Magnificent (r.1522-66) by Titian, believed originally to have formed part of the collection of Bishop Paolo Giovio (1483-1552). Other versions include those at the Pera Museum, Turkey (inv. no. 102); the Courtauld Institute, London (inv. no. 331); and at Lacock Abbey (National Trust), Wiltshire (inv.no.996348).