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A laggar falcon, Lucknow, Company School, circa 1775-85
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Gouache on paper
- 476 X 321 mm
gouache on thick cream paper, inscribed in nasta’liq script in black ink and numbered '583'
Provenance
Commissioned by Major-General Claude Martin, Lucknow (1735-1800)
Christie’s, London, 30 September 1997, lot 13
Christie’s, London, 30 September 1997, lot 13
Exhibited
The Lucknow Menagerie, Natural History Drawings from the Collection of Claude Martin (1735-1800), Niall Hobhouse, Walpole Gallery, London, 2001
Literature
Antiques Trade Gazette, London, 20 September 1997
London 2001, under footnote 9a
London 2001, under footnote 9a
Condition
In good overall condition, a few minor stains, 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
For a study of the natural history drawings made for Claude Martin (1735-1800) at Lucknow, together with a catalogue of 76 of these drawings which were later in the collection of the first Earl of Liverpool, see London 2001. For drawings from the same series, see Archer 1992, p.122, no.90; Pal et al. 1972, pl.LXIX; London 1983, no.58; Christie’s, London, 9 November 1977, lots 20-21, pl.2; 25 May 1995, lot 29; 30 September 1997, lots 1-20; New York, 25 May 1978, lot 9; Sotheby’s, London, 14 October 1980, lot 233; 17 June 1999, lots 70-82.
Two other albums containing drawings, from the same series, of 43 birds, 4 reptiles, a fox, flowers and plants, were formerly with Luzac & Co. Ltd., London.