Antique Persian Manuscript Painting of Men Wrestling
$2,250.00
19th Century
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This Persian manuscript painting from the 19th century depicts two men engaged in a wrestling match. The wrestlers are shown in profile, their bodies opposing each other in a symmetrical composition. Though they appear to be evenly matched, the man on the left has a slight advantage, his hand gripping the other man’s wrist. The painting is rendered in rich and vibrant colors, with the red and green of the wrestlers’ clothing contrasted against the turquoise and gold background. The figures are surrounded by a border of flowering vines, adding to the tranquil atmosphere of the scene. Collectors highly prize antique Persian manuscript paintings such as this for their beauty and rarity. The page was originally part of a larger manuscript with writing in script on the margin edges and reverse.
Dimensions
The frame measures 11.625 x 9.625 inches.
Condition
The frame is sold without glass. The frame has scuffs and abrasions—the painting on paper has light staining and toning.
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