Authentic mid-century original watercolor and gouache painting from the historic Demon Studio in Tehran, Iran. Depicts a character scene of traditional Iranian street vendors (sherbet or sharbat sellers) in folk attire, carrying trays with glass drink jars, bottles, and sweets.
Hand-painted on heavy cream paper stock and signed "DEMON" in the lower left corner. Features original studio inventory pencil markings on the back.
Details:
Artist / Origin: Demon Studio (Tehran, Iran)
Subject: Iranian Street Vendors / Sherbet Sellers
Medium: Original Watercolor & Gouache on Paper
Era: Circa 1940s–1950s
Dimensions: 7.75" x 11.75"
Condition: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate paper toning and minor edge wear. Unframed.
History & Collector Notes:
Founded in the early 1940s by Armenian-Iranian artist R. Arthur "Avak" Hayrapetian on Naderi Avenue in Tehran, Each piece was individually painted by hand by studio artists, making every work a unique original.