Live Auction 15505Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Including Oriental Rugs and Carpets
A STANDING PORTRAIT OF A YOUTH
Lot 55

A STANDING PORTRAIT OF A YOUTH

SAFAVID IRAN, LATE 16TH CENTURY

Closed25 October 2018

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GBP 37,500

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A STANDING PORTRAIT OF A YOUTH
SAFAVID IRAN, LATE 16TH CENTURY
Opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper, gold and polychrome rules, on wide blue margins illuminated with gold foliage, some areas of repainting, with attribution to 'Aqa Reza in gold in the lower corner, mounted, framed and glazed
14 ¼ x 9 ¾in. (36.1 x 24.8cm.)

Specialist note

This painting has an attribution to Aqa Reza along the lower edge. The Iranian artist Aqa Reza entered the service of Prince Salim, the future emperor Jahangir, in the late 16th century. The name as found on our painting indicates that the work was executed during his time at Prince Salim’s court. Aqa Reza painted both in pale washes and in full colour. The latter mode is seen in our example and mirrors the Safavid Iranian style in which he was trained.