Miniature portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah Qajar (1831 – 1896)

Painted on ivory, with very natural and lively representation of the king in his early years of reign, wearing the uniform with richly embroidered collar and the sash of an order; the head, dressed with the typical, black hat with white feather; in a fine, gilt-brass frame with upper bow and suspension ring. A beautiful, very rare piece, probably work of an European master; extremely fine condition. Dim. (incl. the frame): 61,5 x 40,0 mm. I RR!