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Colesworthy Grant
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Colesworthy Grant
- Portrait of Diwan Mulraj (d. 1849) in Captivity at Calcutta
- Watercolour over traces of pencil, heightened with bodycolour and gum arabic;
signed lower right: C. Grant / Calcutta / 1851 - 660 by 464 mm.; 26 1/4 by 18 in.
Literature
J.G.A. Baird, Private Letters of the Marquess of Dalhousie, Edinburgh 1910, p. 25a
Condition
This work has remained in good condition. The paper has discoloured at the extreme edges of the sheet, but this does not effect the balance of the composition.
"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 sitter was governor of the city of Multan and led the Sikh rebellion against the British in 1849. After the British re-established control, Diwan Mulraj was imprisoned and later died in captivity near Calcutta.