Four framed paintings, Iran, 15th - 17th century Four folios or fragments of folios from manuscripts on paper, the text calligraphed in Persian nasta'liq in black ink on four columns, the paintings in gouache and gold. The first, folio from a Khamseh by Nezâmi, Book of Alexander, Iran or Central Asia, 16th century, the text illustrated with a prince cross-legged on a throne placed under a tent, surrounded by servants bringing him food, two figures in conversation in the foreground. Mounted as an album page. Dim. page: 29 x 20.5 cm; dim. painting: 10.8 x 11 cm, polychromy missing, retouching and restorations. The second, folio from a manuscript of the Shahnameh of Ferdowsi, Iran, 17th century, the text spread around a title in larger characters in blue ink on one side, the other side illustrated with a combat scene framed by two pages bearing scabbards and quivers and guarding mounts. Dim. page: 30 x 20.4 cm; dim. painting: 18 x 17.3 cm max; extensive overpainting, notably on the faces; the third, a fragment of a folio from a Khamseh by Nezâmi, Book of Alexander, Iran or Central Asia, probably 15th century, one side illustrated with a crowned prince seated cross-legged on a carpet granting an audience to two men kneeling before him. Painting size: 6.8 x 13.5 cm, fragmentary folio, colors very faded, overpainting; the fourth, a small square gouache illustration of a fox running in a hilly landscape, possibly Iran, 16th century, 7.2 x 7.6 cm, wear and polychromy missing.