Bidspirit auction | A PORTRAIT OF A PERSIAN

A PORTRAIT OF A PERSIAN NOBLEMAN - Qajar, Iran, Ca. 19th century AD. A painting in opaque pigments and gold on paper, depicting a distinguished Qajar nobleman seated in a finely carved wooden chair. He wears a tall black astrakhan hat, a richly embroidered yellow robe, and a luxurious fur-trimmed cloak. His green sash is adorned with intricate floral motifs and encrusted with precious stones, signifying high status. The figure holds a staff, and a jewel-studded medal is affixed to his chest, emphasising his rank and influence within the Qajar court. The setting features an elegant architectural interior with a window revealing a distant landscape. The intricate detailing of the nobleman’s attire and the meticulous rendering of facial features are characteristic of 19th-century Qajar portraiture, a genre celebrated for its vibrant realism and attention to ornamentation. The painting is framed within a decorative border, inscribed with Persian calligraphy, possibly identifying the sitter or offering a poetic dedication.Size: 335mm x 235mm; Weight: 95gProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional.