- 202
A prince wearing a yellow dhoti worshipping at a lingam shrine, Mughal, Farrukhabad, circa 1760-70
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gouache heightened with gold on paper
gouache heightened with gold on paper, the steps at the lower edge a later addition, inscription in nasta'liq script to the upper edge, laid down on an album page with outer margins decorated with large flowers in gold, framed
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 17 July 1978, lot 30
Condition
In good overall condition, slight retouching to lower right hand corner, steps at lower edge added later, 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
A similar composition to that of the present painting can be found in the British Library as part of the Johnson Album (17, no.3), signed by Muhammad Faqirullah Khan (see Falk and Archer 1981, p.423, no.180).