راهنمای خرید · 7 min
Buying Persian miniature paintings
Editorial team · بهروزرسانی 2026-09-29
Originals, copies and prints
Many workshops paint new works in historic styles, which is a living tradition. Prints and giclée copies are also sold, sometimes with a little hand-added gold.
How to check
Look at the surface at an angle and under a magnifier. Hand painting shows brush marks and layered colour; prints show a dot pattern.
Supports
Paper, card, bone and camel-bone plaques are common. Old 'ivory' pieces may need legal checks.
Signatures
A signature names a painter but does not prove age. Ask whether the piece is new, and get it in writing.