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SAVANT SINGH OF KISHANGARH AS A PRINCE, ATTRIBUTABLE TO NIHALCHAND OR A CLOSE FOLLOWER, RAJASTHAN, KISHANGARH, CIRCA 1720-40
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Opaque watercolour
- 4 3/8 x 2 1/2 inches
Opaque watercolour on paper
Literature
Welch 1994, fig.18
Condition
In fairly good condition, flaking of paint and staining, as viewed.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
This small, exquisite portrait of Savant Singh of Kishangarh as a prince is delicately executed in a manner that reveals the Mughal influence at Kishangarh in the early decades of the 18th century. The profile portrait on a green ground and the handling of the turban, waistband and dagger are inspired by Mughal work, but the slim-waist and accentuated facial features are exquisitely Kishangarhi. The quality and delicacy of the workmanship points to an artist of great skill working closely with Bhavanidas or Nihalchand. For other works from Kishangarh and further discussion of this school of painting see lots 18, 19 and 20 and 24 in this sale.