Bidspirit auction | A PERSIAN PAINTING ON SILK,


A PERSIAN PAINTING ON SILK, PERSIA, LIKELY ISFAHAN SCHOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY - Persia, likely Isfahan school, late 19th–early 20th century. Finely executed painting on silk depicting a crowded courtly scene centered on a seated noble figure attended by courtiers and musicians, rendered in the traditional Persian miniature style. The composition is densely populated with figures wearing turbans and richly patterned robes, arranged in hierarchical tiers within an architectural setting accented by cypress trees and flowering foliage. The palette is vibrant, dominated by lapis blues, emerald greens, terracotta reds, and gold accents, with meticulous detailing throughout the costumes, faces, and decorative surfaces. The painting is mounted within a wide, hand-painted floral border and presented in a later frame. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 28 1/2 x 20 in., (72.4 x 50.8 cm.) Condition: Overall good condition. Minor age-related wear and light undulation consistent with silk support. Colors remain strong and well-preserved. Frame with light wear. One small tear to top right corner, one small tear to bottom left.