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A Qajar Painted Portrait of a Courtly Lady, Late 19th Century. A richly coloured Qajar painted portrait depicting a graceful lady dressed in a vibrant coral-red jacket adorned with delicate circular gilt embellishments along the collar, cuffs, and waistline. Her full blue skirt is softly shaded with vertical tonal variations, finished with a matching gilt border. The figure is shown in an elegant pose with her head slightly tilted and one arm raised, her long dark hair flowing over her shoulder. A green draped curtain with fine yellow cords hangs behind her, while the lower panel features ornate scrolling motifs in deep blue and gold. Approximately 104 x 68cm Provenance: Private collection from a NW London gentleman.