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A Prince Seated on a Terrace Entertained by Musicians, India, Mughal, circa 1600
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
Gouache heightened with gold on paper, with four abbreviated columns of text separated by double intercolumnar rules in gold, with an added illuminated headpiece with title "kitab layla wa majnun" written within a gold cartouche against a blue ground panel decorated with polychrome flowers, laid down on an album page with outer borders of leafy plants in faded gold, framed
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 21 March 1990, lot 123
Condition
In good overall condition, some slight retouching, a few smudges and very minor flaking, as viewed.
"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
Whilst the title "kitab layla wa majnun" appears in the illuminated headpiece, the text within the abbreviated columns is from Nizami's Khusraw va Shirin and describes Khusraw sitting with his lute player Barbad, which is likely to be what is depicted in the present miniature.