- 104
A Portrait of an officer with Sword and Shield, India, Company School, Delhi, circa 1830
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- watercolour on paper
Gouache on paper, laid down on card, depicting a figure in a white robe, a sword resting on his knees, with a red and yellow turban
Condition
In generally good overall condition, some stains to top right hand corner and upper left quadrant, a few creases, 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
This portrait of an officer bears is reminiscent of the Company School portraits commissioned by William Fraser and James Baillie Fraser in Delhi between 1815 and 1820. For comparison, see Sotheby's 3 October 2012, lots 95 and 96; Sotheby's New York, 9 December 1980; Sotheby's 7 July, 1980; T. Falk, The British Collector in India, Kyburg Exhibition Catalogue, London, 1988, and Archer and Falk 1989.