Lot 185: A Qajar Oil On Canvas Portrait Of Fath...
A Qajar Oil On Canvas Portrait Of Fath ‘Ali Shah Qajar, 19th Century.
A finely executed portrait depicting Fath ‘Ali Shah seated in regal composure, wearing an elaborate jewelled crown and richly ornamented attire adorned with intricate patterns in red, green, and white. His long, flowing black beard and composed expression emphasise his royal presence, while he holds a curved sword across his lap. The figure is set upon a decorative carpet, accompanied by an ornate hookah with an extended hose, and framed by draped curtains with a floral arrangement to the side. The composition highlights opulence through detailed surface decoration and symmetrical balance, rendered in oil on canvas with careful attention to ornamental richness throughout.
Approximately 83.5 x 64.5cm
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