A PERSIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF A SCHOLAR, 19TH CENTURY Tempera on paper. Depicting a long-bearded literati, wearing a cloak over his caramel-brown robe and dark green shirt and trousers, as well as a pearl necklace and earrings, holding a second pearl necklace in one hand and a single pearl in the other. He is looking up at a globe hanging from a gilt stand and fitted with a clock, showing a pensive expression, an open notebook and a quill and inkwell in front of him.

Provenance: Private estate Vienna, Austria. According to the estate heir, the present lot has been in the same Austrian family for a minimum of 20-30 years.
Condition: Excellent condition with only minor wear. The frame with traces of use.

Matted and framed behind glass.

Dimensions: Size incl. frame 28.7 x 20.3 cm, Image size 18 x 10.5 cm