Saturday, September 8, 2012

An Enamelled Portrait of Fath Ali Shah Qajar

Painting
Qajar Period
Late 18th century, Persia
Size: 9.5 x 6.8cm
Sold in Christie's Auction
Source: [1]

Fath Ali Shah is depicted wearing pink robes and seated on a jewelled throne, identifying inscription to the upper right-hand corner inside a cusped oval cartouche and signature of the artist in the lower right-hand corner.