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A Prince Climbing to his Betrothed, India, Provincial Mughal, second half 18th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- A Prince Climbing to his Betrothed, India, Mughal, 18th century
- paint including drawing on paper
- painting: 31.1 by 20.6cm.
- leaf: 33.3 by 21.6cm.
Gouache heightened with gold on paper
Condition
In good overall condition, slight areas of rubbing along the borders, periphery of grey, minor pressure creases appearing in the blue sky, with preliminary loss to pigment along a crease seen to the left of the upper right corner - stable, minor spot, less than 1 cm, with preliminary cleavage, over the tip of the hookah pipe at the corner of the bolster, minor cracks in the white of the flat roofed pavilion and low center left of pink wall panel, both on left, 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."