Persian School, 19th century A court scene painted on to a manuscript leaf of Persian poetry in four columns gouache on paper heightened with gilt 25 x 18cm, framed and glazed Provenance: Acquired by the vendor`s grandparents during their time in Pakistan in the 1960s, thence by descent. Condition Report Frame size 43 x 35cm. Small knocks to frame. One small hole to the centre of the painting of approximately 5mm. A few other very small pin holes. Some fine craquelure. Some smudges to script. Small tears, signs of old repair. Did not examine outside of frame.