Lot # 13 - Persian Folk Art Painted Mirror Cabinet with Figure Panels

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 19-May-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 26-May-2026 7:12:00 PM
Current bid:

$16.00

Highest bidder:

gofindmaria

Auction has ended

Description :

A vividly decorated wooden mirror cabinet from Iran, featuring hand‑painted panels inspired by Persian miniature traditions. The exterior displays narrative scenes with human figures, animals, and stylized flora rendered in saturated reds, greens, yellows, and deep earth tones against a dark ground. The pointed crest and symmetrical, compartmentalized layout reflect regional decorative practices found in mid‑20th‑century Persian workshop production, where artisans adapted classical manuscript‑painting aesthetics to domestic wooden objects.

The hinged door opens to reveal an interior mirror, indicating the cabinet originally served a functional household role while also presenting a richly painted storytelling surface. The brushwork, color palette, and rhythmic panel arrangement align with Iranian folk‑revival painting of the period, blending devotional, literary, and everyday imagery. Surface wear consistent with age and handling contributes to its character, underscoring its life as a used and appreciated domestic item.



Dimensions : 6 in W x 12 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is gofindmaria

Date Bid User
26-May-2026 12:30:23 PM $16.00 gofindmaria
26-May-2026 12:28:37 PM $15.00 hanatomiy
26-May-2026 12:28:37 PM $15.00 gofindmaria
22-May-2026 2:59:47 PM $14.00 hanatomiy
20-May-2026 7:58:57 AM $13.00 gofindmaria
20-May-2026 7:58:53 AM $12.00 Grey Joy
20-May-2026 7:58:53 AM $11.00 gofindmaria
20-May-2026 7:58:48 AM $9.00 Grey Joy
20-May-2026 7:58:48 AM $8.00 gofindmaria
19-May-2026 12:31:01 PM $7.00 Grey Joy
19-May-2026 12:31:01 PM $6.00 pnw
19-May-2026 7:13:31 AM $5.00 Grey Joy

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