Miniature Painting Of Horsemen On Royal Hunt

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Paintings Pre 1970: item #684055
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Fifteen Ottoman horsemen gallop across the 33-inch length of this hunt scene miniature. The unusual panoramic format of the painting, reminiscent of a hand scroll, was achieved by attaching three old manuscript pages together lengthwise. Done on a background of gold leaf, the scene is colorful and lively, with brightly attired horsemen and horses in a field of flowers and trees. A number of deer leap among them and appear to be outwitting the riders, all of whom carry bows but with no arrows in ... Click for details

Miniature Painting of Polo Match

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Middle Eastern: Paintings Pre 1960: item #396166
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Gold leaf applied to a late 18th century manuscript page creates the background for this Turkish miniature depicting seven brightly garbed horsemen in a polo match. Strong color is used for the players' costumes and flowers on the field. This work was done in the mid 20th century using the type of old paper favored by many miniaturists. The painting is in excellent condition; the paper, while it shows its age and has been mended on the edge, is quite strong. Dimensions: height: 12" (30 cm), widt... Click for details