Early Persian Qajar Painted Tile of Lady in Wood Frame
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Central Asia, Persia / Iran, Qajar Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An antique ceramic tile painted and glazed with a woman and indoor scene, the interior framed by curtains, and balustrade railing. Such tiles were popular decorative elements in architecture during the Qajar dynasty, and many images were revivals of earlier Achaemenid and Sasanian themes. The tile is mounted in a custom carved wooden frame as an impressive display piece. The columns and architectural style of the wood resembles a window looking in on the tile scene. Size of wood frame: 19" L x 2" W x 25.75" H (48.3 cm x 5.1 cm x 65.4 cm); tile: 12.5" L x 9" W (31.8 cm x 22.9 cm)
Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection, inherited via grandfather, who collected before 1980
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#183027
Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection, inherited via grandfather, who collected before 1980
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#183027
Condition
Tile is intact with some craquelure and minor staining. The tile is mounted in a custom wood frame as shown. Some chips and stable pressure fissures in the wood, but otherwise great vintage condition. Wire on verso for hanging.
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Early Persian Qajar Painted Tile of Lady in Wood Frame
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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