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A portrait of a courtier leaning on a staff, Mughal, late 16th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gouache with gold on paper
gouache with gold on paper, mounted on an album page with inner blue band decorated with gold foliate scrolls and outer borders of gold-sprinkled pink and cream paper
Provenance
Formerly in the Hagop Kevorkian Collection, New York
Sold in these rooms, 7 April 1975, lot 91
Sold in these rooms, 7 April 1975, lot 91
Condition
In good overall condition, colours bright, light horizontal crease to lower section of painting, one small wormhole to middle-left of painting, minor stains and one small abrasion to outer margins (bottom LH corner), 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."