Lot 24: TWO ILLUMINATED SAFAVID STYLE MINIATURE PAINTINGS, PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY
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A fine pair of Persian miniature paintings executed in the Safavid revival style, depicting elegantly dressed courtly figures in intimate and contemplative poses. Each painting features delicate ink and gold detailing within finely illuminated floral and avian borders on paper, demonstrating exceptional control and harmony typical of 19th-century Qajar-era craftsmanship inspired by Safavid aesthetics.
The central figures—noble youths engaged in refined leisure—are set against sparse natural backgrounds, surrounded by borders filled with gilded floral scrolls, birds, and foliage, all highlighted with luminous gold. The restrained color palette and intricate ornamentation reflect the enduring influence of Safavid manuscript illumination and portraiture traditions in later Persian art.
26.5 x 19cm
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