Audience scene, Timurid Empire, Iran or Central Asia, mid-15th century Gouache and gold on paper depicting an audience between a crowned sovereign seated cross-legged on his throne and a kneeling, turbaned guest gesturing with both hands. Behind him, an assembly. The scene is set in an alcove opening onto the outside through a window. Manuscript illustration cut out and mounted as an album page on cardstock. Dim. gouache: 15.6 x 11.1 cm; page: 28.5 x 20.3 cm Wear, a few stains and small repaints. Provenance: Christie's sale, London, April 10, 2014, lot 61.