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A large portrait of Umar Sheikh Mirza of Ferghana, India, Deccan, probably Golconda, circa 1700
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- gouache on paper
gouache with gold on paper, inscribed on reverse in black ink in Persian 'Sheikh Umar', in Devenagari in red ink 'Umar Shyk…', and in black ink in Dutch 'Ommer Sjeigh varder van hamaon', framed
Provenance
From an album probably commissioned in India by a Dutch traveller circa 1700.
Sold in these rooms 13/14 April 1976, lot 267.
Arthur Tooth and Sons, London, circa 1977.
Sold in these rooms 13/14 April 1976, lot 267.
Arthur Tooth and Sons, London, circa 1977.
Condition
Generally in good condition. 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
The album from which this and the previous lot originate contained nineteen large scale portraits of Mughal rulers, princes and ancestors, and was very probably commissioned in Golconda about 1700 by a Dutch traveller. For further information and discussion see footnote to previous lot.
On the reverse of the present portrait are three inscriptions. The Persian and Devanagari inscriptions simply identify the subject as Umar Sheikh, but the Dutch inscription also states that he was the father of Humayun (varder van hamaon). In fact he was the grandfather of Humayun, being Babur’s father, ruler of the Ferghana Valley and fourth son of Abu Said Mirza the Timurid ruler. He was revered as one of the ancestors of the Mughal dynasty.