- 151
A nobleman smoking a hookah on a terrace with a distant riverscape, India, Mughal, late 18th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gouache on paper
gouache with gold on paper, inscription in upper margin smudged and illegible, plain borders of buff and blue paper
Provenance
Ex-collection Robert Schroff, Stockholm, 1950s
(a typed letter dated 3 November 1957 from Nils Lindhagen of the National Museum in Stockholm to Robert Schroff giving details of this and other paintings is adhered to the reverse of the frame)
(a typed letter dated 3 November 1957 from Nils Lindhagen of the National Museum in Stockholm to Robert Schroff giving details of this and other paintings is adhered to the reverse of the frame)
Condition
Generally good condition. Inscription in upper border smudged. 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."