MUZAFFAR AL-DIN SHAH (R. 1896-1907)
QAJAR PERSIA, CIRCA 1900
Estimate: £5,000 - £7,000
Auction: Islamic Art | Lots 1 to 66 | 12 June at 10am
Description
oil on canvas, unsigned, representing the shah in his military uniform holding the hilt of his sword in his left hand
Dimensions
70.5cm x 50cm (27 ¾in x 19 5/8in)
Footnote
Note:
The fifth ruler of the Qajar dynasty, Muzaffar al-Din Shah, is depicted here wearing his standard military uniform of the period, including a black astrakhan hat with diamond aigrette.