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An ancestral portrait of the rulers of Jaipur seated in a palace courtyard, Jaipur, circa 1760
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- gouache heightened with gold on stout paper
gouache heightened with gold on stout paper, Maharaja Prithwi Raj (1503-28) resting against a bolster in the centre, the succeeding rulers of the house of Jaipur all kneeling either side, Maharaja Isri Singh (1700-44) kneeling at the bottom left hand side
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 8 October 1979, lot 91
Condition
In fair overall condition, slightly stained and rubbed, 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 ancestral portrait of the rulers of Jaipur has Prithvi Raj (1503-1528) at the upper centre, resting against a bolster. On either side of him are twelve descendants including Man Singh, Bishan Singh, Bhagwan Das, Ishwari Singh and Jai Singh.