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Maharaja Ari Singh with his Retinue
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Maharaja Ari Singh with his Retinue
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image: 15 1/2 by 10 3/4 in. (39.4 by 27.3 cm)
- folio: 17 1/4 by 12 1/2 in. (43.8 by 31.8 cm) unframed
Condition
Very good overall condition. Slight fraying and loss to edge of folio borders not seen in catalog illustration. The red tones in the original illustration appear washed out and pink. This lot is exhibited in a temporary frame.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This very fine illustration depicts the ruler astride a rearing stallion accompanied by a retinue of followers, including his favorite hound seen in the foreground below.
Compare with two other illustrations of the ruler in processional scenes see Andrew Topsfield, Paintings from Rajasthan, Melbourne, 1980, nos. 154 and 156, pp. 110-111.
Compare with two other illustrations of the ruler in processional scenes see Andrew Topsfield, Paintings from Rajasthan, Melbourne, 1980, nos. 154 and 156, pp. 110-111.