Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 31, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 2126:
Indian Framed Gilt Harem Painting
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Start price:
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Estimated price:
$100 - $140
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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18th-19th century AD
A framed hand-painted watercolour of a harem (anthapura) with one lady clad in salwar trousers and a diaphanous robe reclining on a couch with handmaidens, three musicians beneath an awning, all in a fenced enclosure; mounted with card reveal and glazed wooden frame, list of names(?) taped to the reverse. 1.1 kg, 33.5 x 41.5cm (13 1/4 x 16 1/4"). Fine condition. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of an American gentleman; acquired 1970s-1990s.
