Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL PORTRAIT
ANTIQUE INDIAN COMPANY SCHOOL PORTRAIT PAINTINGS - A pair of antique 19th-century Indian paintings. Gouache on paper. Company school. The artworks depict full-length portraits of musicians. Metal frames. Company school, also called Patna painting, is style of miniature painting that developed in India in the second half of the 18th century in response to the tastes of the British serving with the East India Company. Favourite subjects were scenes of Indian daily life, local rulers, and sets of festivals and ceremonies. Collectible Oriental Graphic Art, Mughal Period. LOT CONDITION & DESCRIPTION: All items are sold ”as is”. The auction house does not warrant authenticity on any specific piece. THERE ARE NO RETURNS. We can only offer an opinion and the material facts about the item. It is up to the buyer to determine authenticity before bidding and purchasing an item. If we state facts about gold or silver content or weight, it is sold as fact... Dimensions Pair Frame 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. Image 5 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Slight signs of age and wear. Stains on back paper. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.