Pair of 19th C. Persian Lacquered Book Cover Panels
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Near East / Central Asia, Indo-Persian / Islamic culture, Qajar period, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of matching papier mache and lacquered book covers, painted with floral motifs and gilt highlights. During the Qajar period book publishing flourished, printed manuscripts of classic Persian literature, poetry, and history within artful / ornate covers aided in a sense of nationalism and pride. These could be mounted and framed as beautiful display pieces. Size: 5.75" L x 4" W (14.6 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Denenberg Fine Arts, Los Angeles, California USA
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#178974
Near East / Central Asia, Indo-Persian / Islamic culture, Qajar period, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of matching papier mache and lacquered book covers, painted with floral motifs and gilt highlights. During the Qajar period book publishing flourished, printed manuscripts of classic Persian literature, poetry, and history within artful / ornate covers aided in a sense of nationalism and pride. These could be mounted and framed as beautiful display pieces. Size: 5.75" L x 4" W (14.6 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Denenberg Fine Arts, Los Angeles, California USA
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.
#178974
Condition
Tears, losses, and fraying to edges as shown. Perforations through the centers of both panels. Flaking and losses to pigment / lacquered surfaces. We recommend framing.
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Pair of 19th C. Persian Lacquered Book Cover Panels
Estimate $200 - $300
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