Hi Taji,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

This is the work of Sumbat Der Kiureghian (1913–1999), an Armenian-Iranian artist known for his atmospheric cityscapes, watercolors, and oil paintings. He often signed his work simply as "Sumbat", and the style of the signature here is consistent with his.

If this were sold in an auction of other Middle Eastern artists and Orientalist works, it would probably sell for between $1,500-2,000.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Sumbat Der Kiureghian (Armenian Iranian, 1913–1999)
Moonlit landscape with a Mosque, dated 1955
signed and dated lower left
watercolor on paper, matted and framed
13 by 17-1/2 inches
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired in Iran in the mid-late 1950s.
$ 1,500-2,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia