Two Portraits: A Rajput nobleman, possibly Kishor Singh of Kotah, Mughal style in Rajasthan, late 17th century; A drawing of a Mughal nobleman, Mughal, 18th century

A: Ink and opaque watercolour on paper, inscription of identification in upper border
B: Ink with use of colours on paper

A. Background green pigment slightly oxidized and worn. Paper loss and repair at upper left corner. Some small spots of flaking on figure. Laid down on buff paper. Unframed. As viewed. B. laid down on stout cream paper, staining and loss to upper left section, rubbing to green ground, unframed, 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."

The coloured portrait is identified above as Kishor Singh, who ruled Kotah from 1684 to 1696 (these dates of his reign are discussed by Joachim Bautze in Welch 1997, pp.43-44, and differ from earlier citing of his dates, which had previously been described as 1670-1686). Kishor Singh was a senior officer in the Mughal army and spent much of his life, both before and after coming to the throne of Kotah, on campaign, mostly in the Deccan and Malwa. Bautze notes that all portraits show Kishor Singh in "an advanced stage of life", and thus the present portrait may be unique in showing him at a youthful age.