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Lot 374
A Persian Painting of King Solomon
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
20th century, colors and gilt on wood panel, the front of the painted panel has various animals surrounding King Solomon who is seated on an elevated cushion with a demon jin and attendant behind him, the reverse side has an inserted panel painted with men on horseback with arrows, when removed, the reverse of this inset panel has tasteful nude female figures, the double sided painted wooden panel fits into back niche of painted panel.

11 1/8 x 7 1/2 x 5/8 in.

Private Collection, North Carolina

Some craquelure to painting and losses at edges.