Persian Artist Collection

An Erotic Scene, mid 19th century (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196916 An Erotic Scene, mid 19th century (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Qajar School (19th century); 17.3x11.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A post-Sasanian silver dish containing a repousse gold pheasant, c. 8th century AD (silver, gold)
1196832 A post-Sasanian silver dish containing a repousse gold pheasant, c. 8th century AD (silver, gold) by Persian School

Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196767 Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A pair of lacquer panelled doors, painted with Safavid style scenes of battle
1196831 A pair of lacquer panelled doors, painted with Safavid style scenes of battle, 19th - early 20th century (lacquered wood) by Qajar School; 102x180 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Safavid dynasty lacquer bookcover depicting a parrot perching on the branch of an apple blossom (one of a pair), c
1196737 A Safavid dynasty lacquer bookcover depicting a parrot perching on the branch of an apple blossom (one of a pair), c.1659-1660 (lacquer bookcover, painted in colours and gold) by Abbasi

Rustem Slays the Dragon, c. 1500-1540s (gouache and gold paint on buff paper)
1196979 Rustem Slays the Dragon, c.1500-1540s (gouache and gold paint on buff paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 26.5x17; 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Solomon Receiving Presents from the Queen of Sheba, c. 1863-4 (vellum)
1196885 Solomon Receiving Presents from the Queen of Sheba, c.1863-4 (vellum) by Qajar School (19th century); 7.9x10.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Pastoral Scene, c. 1550-1560 (gouache heightened with gold, on paper)
1196875 Pastoral Scene, c. 1550-1560 (gouache heightened with gold, on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 19x10 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Qajar Noble, c. 1864-5 (gouache on paper)
1196855 Portrait of a Qajar Noble, c.1864-5 (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 24x17.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Portrait of Shamsi Tabrizi, the Dervish, c. 1840-1 (oil on canvas)
1196804 Portrait of Shamsi Tabrizi, the Dervish, c.1840-1 (oil on canvas) by Persian School, (19th century); 129x76 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Mihrab Hears of Rudabehs Folly, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196766 Mihrab Hears of Rudabehs Folly, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

School Scene, c. 1863-4 (paint and ink on vellum)
1196883 School Scene, c.1863-4 (paint and ink on vellum) by Qajar School (19th century); 26.7x17.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Lady, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
1196822 Portrait of a Lady, c. 1850 (oil on canvas) by Qajar School (19th century); 97.8x190.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Sindukht Comes to Sam Bearing Gifts, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196765 Sindukht Comes to Sam Bearing Gifts, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196699 Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (fl.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Nasir-ud-Din Shah Qajar (King of Persia), c. 1845-1850 (painting)
1196697 Portrait of Nasir-ud-Din Shah Qajar (King of Persia), c.1845-1850 (painting) by Persian School, (19th century); 16.5x9.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Youth Comes Upon a Girl by a Stream, c. 1863-4 (vellum)
1196884 Youth Comes Upon a Girl by a Stream, c.1863-4 (vellum) by Qajar School (19th century); 7.9x10.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Qajar Royal Portrait; probably Fath Ali Shah (1772-1834), c. 1810 (oil on canvas)
1196803 Qajar Royal Portrait; probably Fath Ali Shah (1772-1834), c.1810 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (fl.1795-1830); 69x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mihr Ali (active c.1795-1830) (attr)

A Kirman Maha ir carpet, depicting famous people of the ancient and European world
1196977 A Kirman Maha ir carpet, depicting famous people of the ancient and European world, from Moses to Napoleon, (textile)

Decorated calligraphic panel with a Persian couplet of Sa di, c
1196959 Decorated calligraphic panel with a Persian couplet of Sa di, c.1860 (gouache on buff paper) by Isma il Jalayir (fl.1860-70); 51.5x108.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Youth, early 19th century (w / c with gold paint on paper)
1196854 Portrait of a Youth, early 19th century (w/c with gold paint on paper) by Mihr Ali (active c.1795-1830); 26x16.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196853 Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (active c.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Portrait of Genghiz Khan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196852 Portrait of Genghiz Khan, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (active c.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah, Hand Resting on a Cannon, c
1196917 Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah, Hand Resting on a Cannon, c. 1853-4 (gouache on buff paper) by Qajar School (19th century); 31x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

A khatt-i-nakhun sketch of Nasr al-Din Shah (1831-1896), c
1196801 A khatt-i-nakhun sketch of Nasr al-Din Shah (1831-1896), c.1850 (thumbnail sketch on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Portrait of Prince Ardshir Mirza, c. 1852-3 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196768 Portrait of Prince Ardshir Mirza, c.1852-3 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 43.2x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Portrait of Genghis Khan, with a Youth in Attendance, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196698 Portrait of Genghis Khan, with a Youth in Attendance, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (fl.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Martyrdom of Huseyn, c. 1860-70 (oil on canvas)
1196983 The Martyrdom of Huseyn, c. 1860-70 (oil on canvas) by Qajar School (19th century); 409x266 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

The front and back of a mirror case painted with a hyacinth and a rose respectively
1196969 The front and back of a mirror case painted with a hyacinth and a rose respectively, 17th century () by Persian School

Interior of a mirror case painted with a stylised European lady holding a wine cup
1196968 Interior of a mirror case painted with a stylised European lady holding a wine cup and bottle, 17th century () by Persian School

Portrait of a European Youth, 1673 (gouache)
1196865 Portrait of a European Youth, 1673 (gouache) by Musavvir, Muin (1617-1708); 19.3x9.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Musavvir, Muin (1617-1708)); Photo eChristies Images; Persian

A pair of Safavid dynasty mirror cases, painted with floral designs
1196741 A pair of Safavid dynasty mirror cases, painted with floral designs, one with a perched hoopoe, c.1671-2 (polychrome lacquer papier mache, gilt, doeskin) by Zaman

A Zand dynasty Qalamdan, painted with scenes of a prince visiting a hermit, c
1196738 A Zand dynasty Qalamdan, painted with scenes of a prince visiting a hermit, c.1786-7 (polychrome lacquer papier mache) by Lutf Ali Ashraf (after) (18th century); 25 (length)

A Qajar peacock painted with flower designs, and pictorial cartouches depicting courtiers
1196700 A Qajar peacock painted with flower designs, and pictorial cartouches depicting courtiers, 19th century (brass, paint) by Qajar School (19th century); 65 (height)

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"Captivating Persian Art: A Glimpse into the Rich Cultural Heritage" Step into the enchanting world of Persian art, where centuries-old masterpieces continue to mesmerize with their intricate details and vibrant colors. From ancient silver dishes adorned with gold pheasants to lacquer book covers depicting delicate parrots perched on blossoming branches, each artwork tells a story of artistic excellence. One such masterpiece is the post-Sasanian silver dish from the 8th century AD. Its repousse gold pheasant stands as a testament to the skillful craftsmanship of Persian artists during that era. Moving forward in time, Rustam's Seventh Course painting captures his heroic triumph over the White Div in stunning watercolor and gilt on paper. The allure of Persian art extends beyond historical narratives, as seen in an intriguing mid-19th-century erotic scene delicately painted with gouache and embellished with gold paint on paper. This piece showcases how Persian artists explored various themes throughout history. A pair of lacquered doors transports us to battles fought during the Safavid dynasty. Painted scenes depict warriors engaged in fierce combat, showcasing both artistic finesse and historical significance within these 19th - early 20th-century wooden panels. Intricately designed lacquer book covers from c. 1659-1660 showcase another facet of Persian artistry—a parrot gracefully perching amidst apple blossoms—exemplifying elegance through delicate brushstrokes enhanced by vivid colors and touches of gold. Rustem Slays the Dragon brings forth yet another tale depicted through gouache and gold paint on buff paper—an epic moment capturing bravery and mythical creatures intertwined within Iranian folklore. Solomon Receiving Presents from Queen Sheba presents a vellum masterpiece created around 1863-4 that portrays opulence through its detailed depiction of royal gifts exchanged between two legendary figures. Persian landscapes also find their place among these artistic treasures.