Persian ‘Lovers’ in Khatam-kari190€
Safavid revivalism, mid-to-late 20th-century, signed Nasir
Polychrome pigments on glass
Traditional Khatamkari marquetry frame
31,5x37,5 cm
A vibrant work executed in the demanding technique of reverse glass painting, depicting a classic Safavid romantic motif of a youth and companion sharing wine. The composition is a direct homage to the 17th-century Isfahan school, featuring the rhythmic, undulating drapery and idealized expressions characteristic of the era. The use of a jet-black ground provides a high-contrast backdrop for the saturated emerald and saffron pigments. The piece is housed in its original Khatamkari frame, featuring intricate Persian marquetry.