Estimate: $100 - $300
Price Realized: $266 Includes buyer's premium
An Indo-Persian style illuminated manuscript folio, executed in ink, gouache, and gold leaf on paper, featuring a central panel of diagonal and horizontal Nasta'liq calligraphic script bordered by illuminated cartouches containing finer script panels, all enclosed within an inner red and white pattern border and a wide outer margin decorated with repeating pink and green floral boteh motifs against a teal ground, housed in a simple wooden frame displaying the reverse side under glass
ink, gouache, and gold leaf on paper
sight: 13 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches
From a Washington DC Collection
Good overall condition; minor toning and localized oxidation to the paper support consistent with age
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Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
double sided wood frame with glazing, dimensions: 21 x 14
