A monumental portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar, signed by Said Hussein Mirza, Persia, late 19th century

oil on canvas, signed in red at lower left, in later frame

225.5 by 116cm.

Condition Report:
The canvas appears to have once been rolled and re-stretched, with few horizontal faint fold marks, small scattered areas of losses to paint mainly in lower section of painting, the reverse reveals small areas with tears and associated restoration, one minor tear measuring approximately 5mm near the lower left-hand side, the surface could benefit from professional cleaning, as viewed.

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