- 99
An Anglo-Indian hardwood and specimen marble games table, Bharatpur, Rajastan, circa 1850
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Harwood, marble
- 77cm. high, 57cm. wide, 57cm. deep; 2ft. 6 1/2in., 1ft. 10 1/2 in., 1ft. 10 1/2 in.
the Agra top inlaid in coloured marbles with a chess board within foliate border, the boldly carved support with four scrolled legs on a plinth base
Provenance
Presented to Marquess Dalhousie by H.H. Maharaja Shri Brijendra Sawai Balwant Singhji Bahadur, Maharaja of Bharatpur (b. 1820, ruled 1825-1853)
Condition
The beautiful specimen marble top with minor chips, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The base with an age crack but structurally sound.
"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
The present table is almost certainly that referred to in Marquess Dalhousie's notes on a set of 'chessmen for Maharajah of Bhurtpore's [Bharatpur] table' (sold Sotheby's, Colstoun, 21 May 1990, lot 98). Born in 1819, Maharaja Balwant Singh was the 10th Maharaja of Bharatpur and ruled from 1825 to 1853, making him one of the longest ruling Maharajas of the princely state. This was no mean feat. Singh was briefly usurped by his cousin, Maharaja Durjan Sal, who imprisoned him in 1825. British forces laid siege to Bharatpur for three weeks. Eventually, on 18 January 1826, the fort was stormed by troops under Lord Combermere and Singh was restored to the throne.