Three Framed 18th Century French Engravings of Persian Rulers A group of three black and white engraved portraits depicting notable figures of Persian history, each identically framed in ebonized wood with gilt slip and wide mat. The prints depict, respectively, "Nadir-Chah" (Nadir Shah, founder of the Afsharid dynasty), shown standing in richly embroidered robes with a jeweled and plumed headdress, a beaded sash, and a long staff or spear; "Méhémet-Khan," plate 38, depicted in similar court dress with beaded chains, a feathered turban, and an open-handed gesture; and "Kérim-Khan" (likely Karim Khan Zand), plate 37, shown bearded and capped in a jeweled fur hat, pointing outward with one hand while grasping a sheathed sword-hilt with the other. Each plate is captioned in French below the image and inscribed "Meunier del." and "Deseve direx.," indicating design by Meunier and direction/engraving by Deseve. Framed. $150-250
