03-16-201803-16-2018
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3084BBoston
March 16, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Large Papier-mache Painted and Lacquered Book Binding

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$5,843$4,750
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 3084BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 16, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Large Papier-mache Painted and Lacquered Book Binding, Persia, Qajar dynasty, in the manner of Mirza agha Emami (1881-1995) depicting a central court scene with figures in a lobed medallion against an embellished ground with arabesque design, bordered with a broad band depicting figures with flora and fauna between two bands in black with gilt floral decoration, framed, 28 1/4 x 19 1/4 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

allover surface craquelure, minor loosening from frame, otherwise in good condition.


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Keywords

Mirza agha Emami