21st Nov, 2024 10:00
FINE ART & ANTIQUES PART 1 - BATH - LIVE & IN PERSONCLOSED
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TWO PERSIAN ILLUSTRATED FRAGMENTS, ONE FROM SHAHNAMEH
A 19th century Persian Iranian manuscript fragment from the Shahnameh, or Book of Kings, by Ferdowsi. The fragment with central hand painted scene of Persian warriors, central warrior riding a horse whilst hunting a creature. The illustrated leaf framed by handwritten ink text in Farsi. Orange, black & gold border. Along with an Iranian 18th century pencil and ink drawing of a travelling dervish. The sketch depicting an itinerant fakir figure holding staff and bundle, dressed in robes and belt; the figure with Central Asian / Mongolian features. Cut from a larger manuscript album, with a clipping of the blue, green, gilt & orange coloured border beneath the traveller's bundle. Light spotting to upper left hand corner and the dervish's arms. Both mounted, framed & glazed.
Manuscript fragment measures approx. 17.5cm x 10cm, sketch 21cm x 13cm at widest point, frames approx. 36cm x 26cm.
Sold for £100
Auction: FINE ART & ANTIQUES PART 1 - BATH - LIVE & IN PERSONCLOSED, 21st Nov, 2024
Part 1 of our November Fine Art & Antiques Auction features some very special items - including a rare 1777 Bristol Old Vic theatre token, antique European and British timepieces, 16th Century to 20th century bronze sculptures, Arts & Crafts design, Art Deco pieces, ceramics, and works on paper amongst other items.
Based at our Bath saleroom (BA1 7LR).
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