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A collection of four portraits of Maharajah
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of four portraits of Maharajah
- Each watercolour over pencil, some heightened with bodycolour;
all inscribed, three dated between 1849 and 1850 - Largest 310 by 22 mm.; 12 1/4 by 8 1/2 in
including portraits of Gulab Singh (1792-1857) seated in a chair, by Dr. Dunlop; Duleep Singh (1838-1893) as a child accompanied by attendants, attributed to Sir Henry Cole (1808-1882); Diwan Mulraj (d. 1849) in captivity at Lahore, by the artist signing H.O.M.; and Mir Ali Murad Khan Talpur of Khairpur (reigned 1842-1894), by W. Lester
Condition
These watercolours have been well preserved. There is some general staining to the paper, mainly at the extreme edges of the sheet.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."