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Colesworthy Grant
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Colesworthy Grant
- Portrait of General Chattar Singh Attariwalla (d. 1855), with his second son, Attar Singh
- Watercolour over pencil;
signed lower left: C. Grant/Calcutta. Feb. 1853., inscribed on an old label verso: Chuttur Singh / father of Shere Singh with his second / son Outar Singh - 665 by 465 mm; 26 1/4 by 18 1./4 in.
Literature
J.G.A. Baird, Private Letters of the Marquess of Dalhousie, Edinburgh 1910, p. 44
Condition
The colours of this work have been well preserved. There is some discolouration to this sheet and some scattered foxing.
"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
Chattar Singh was Governor of Hazara province and was a military commander in the army of the Sikh Empire. Between 1848-49 he fought against the British in the Second Anglo-Sikh War. He is seen here with his second son, Attar Singh, who was captured by the British after the Battle of Gujrat (February 1849), and held prisoner at Fort William, Calcutta.