Osian's Auction Catalogue Masterpieces and Museum-Quality III | March 2004

24 OSIAN’S 1 F.R. MARTIN The Miniature Paintings and Painters of Persia India and Turkey from the 8th to the 18th Century. In Two Volumes. London: Bernard Quaritch, 1912 (First Edition) 39.3 x 30.5 cm (15.5 x 12 in) Frontispiece : Portrait of Saladin (?), Fatimad School, About AD1180 Cover : Bound in blue with a design embossed in gold on the front cover and titling on spine Bindin g: Hardbound Vol I: 168pp / 5 Col & 44 B/w Monochrome Plates Vol II: 542pp / 271 Monochrome Plates Condition: A Covers slightly discoloured Rs. 200,000 – 300,000 US$ 4,450 – 6,650 GB£ 2,450 – 3,650