Sale 213 Lot 241

Persian Qajar-style ceramic tile 19th century Patinated and repaired ceramic tile is an example of Qajar-style artistry from Iran, likely dating to the 19th or early 20th century. It features the classic "Gol-o-Bolbol" (Rose and Nightingale) motif, a cherished theme in Persian literature and decorative arts where the bird represents the lover and the flower represents the beloved. The composition shows two birds—one perched and one appearing to land—amidst a dense arrangement of vibrant, multi-petaled roses and smaller blossoms in shades of red, yellow, and blue. The entire scene is framed by a simple turquoise-blue border, and the cream-colored background is marked by a heavy crackle glaze (craquelure), which is a characteristic finish for tiles of this period. 13 x 9.5 inches
$150-250

PROVENANCE: Present lot was acquired by Bennett Schiff (1920-2014), a member of the U.S. Foreign Service who served as press attaché in Nicosia, Cyprus, and Tehran from 1962 until 1967. He moved to Washington, DC, in 1967 to work as a consultant to the Peace Corps, the Office of Economic Opportunity, the Ford Foundation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.