Pair Of 19th C. Persian Lacquered Book Cover Panels - Mar 23, 2024 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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Pair of 19th C. Persian Lacquered Book Cover Panels

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Pair of 19th C. Persian Lacquered Book Cover Panels
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
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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Starting Price $100
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Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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