Bidspirit auction | A QAJAR STYLE OIL ON

A QAJAR STYLE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING OF A FEMALE TUMBLER, POSSIBLY 19TH CENUTRY. - A Qajar style oil painting on canvas depicting a female acrobat, or tumbler, performing a headstand. The figure is centrally positioned in an inverted pose, balancing on her head with legs tucked and arms providing support. The facial features follow the characteristic Qajar aesthetic, featuring heavy joined eyebrows, large almond-shaped eyes, and a small rosebud mouth, framed by long dark curls hanging toward the floor. The subject is dressed in elaborate courtly attire, including a tall headdress adorned with pearls and floral motifs. The clothing consists of a short flared tunic and patterned leggings, decorated with intricate gol-o-morgh bird and flower designs and geometric patterns in shades of red, green, ochre, and cream. The scene is set against a simplified interior background with a red swag curtain at the top and dark green vertical panels. A horizontal ledge to the right holds three round objects, possibly fruit or juggling balls. The floor is a golden-ochre colour with a scrolling foliate border along the bottom edge. Approximately 71.5 x 52cm