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Large Set of 19th Century Persian Qajar Polychrome Tiles with Courtly Figures
$19,700per set
£14,855.76per set
€17,181.39per set
CA$27,639per set
A$30,722.46per set
CHF 16,104.05per set
MX$375,195.57per set
NOK 201,049.83per set
SEK 189,150.39per set
DKK 128,236.93per set
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A rare and unusually large surviving group of Qajar dynasty tiles (19th century, Persia/Iran), richly decorated in cobalt blue, turquoise, ochre yellow, and manganese. The tiles depict courtly scenes of elegantly dressed figures, attendants, and musicians, surrounded by fruit, bottles, and floral motifs — evoking the refined leisure culture of the Qajar elite.
Such tiles were originally set into the walls of aristocratic residences and palaces, serving both decorative and symbolic functions. They reflect the Qajar fascination with idealized beauty, poetry, and sociability, themes central to Persian art and literature. The flattened perspective, stylized garments, and linear drawing are all hallmarks of Qajar ceramic painting, which bridged Safavid tradition with a new 19th-century taste for bold color and narrative surface decoration.
What makes this example exceptional is the scale of the surviving ensemble — rarely do so many tiles remain together from a single architectural context, offering a window into the decorative programs of the period. Now mounted for display, they retain their vibrancy and strong graphic presence, making them striking works of both historical and decorative importance.
- Dimensions:Height: 44.25 in (112.4 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
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- Date of Manufacture:1880-1900
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Tiles collected and displayed with aluminum frame. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. as found. see photos.
- Seller Location:Kilmarnock, VA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU883046476552
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