- 3
A Genre scene, A Prince meeting a Holy man, India, Mughal, Jahangir and Shan Jahan period, border 1607-8; illustration circa 1640
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
Opaque watercolour heightened with gold on paper, laid down on an earlier album page
This illustration follows closely the style of the Mughal artist Govardhan who produced a number of portraits of holy men, dervishes and ascetics, often at the request of Prince Dara Shikoh, who had a keen interest in mysticism. The subject of the holy man and the prince first appeared during Akbar's reign as a reflection of the Emperor's interest and tolerance of other faiths. This illustration has been laid down on an album page from the Farhang-i Jahangiri 1607-8, by the famous French dealer Demotte who remounted a number of manuscript leaves with the same lexicon. This leaf has been enlarged slightly on all four sides to fit into its border.
This illustration follows closely the style of the Mughal artist Govardhan who produced a number of portraits of holy men, dervishes and ascetics, often at the request of Prince Dara Shikoh, who had a keen interest in mysticism. The subject of the holy man and the prince first appeared during Akbar's reign as a reflection of the Emperor's interest and tolerance of other faiths. This illustration has been laid down on an album page from the Farhang-i Jahangiri 1607-8, by the famous French dealer Demotte who remounted a number of manuscript leaves with the same lexicon. This leaf has been enlarged slightly on all four sides to fit into its border.
Provenance
The present lot is from the collection of Mrs. Lois Ehrenfeld who built the famed Ehrenfeld Collection together with her then husband the late Dr. William Ehrenfeld. This work has remained in Mrs. Ehrenfeld's care since it was first acquired in the early 1980s.
Exhibited
Indian Miniatures from the Ehrenfeld Collection, The American Federation of Arts, September 1985 - March 1988.
Literature
Indian Miniatures from the Ehrenfeld Collection, The American Federation of Arts, New York,1985, no. 24, pp.64-65, illustrated
Condition
horizontal crease at the waist of the chauri bearer, minor loss and flaking to the tree where the painting has been enlarged to fit the border, rubbing to white lower section, minor areas of repainting to face of holy man, framed
"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."