Arts of the Islamic World & India

Arts of the Islamic World & India

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A group of small scale miniatures, India, Awadh, circa 1760

Estimate

12,000 - 18,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

gouache heightened with gold on paper, laid down on a canvas backing, some with foliate gold borders


11.5 by 6.6cm. and smaller


(9)

These delightful miniatures include a portrait of Shah Jahan, two elephants in combat, a portrait of a lady, a lady at a jharokha, a lady with a sitar, a hunting scene, a lady with a wine cup, a princely procession, and a prince enjoying a dance

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