A YOUNG NOBLEMAN HOLDING A SPEAR

Excellent overall condition. Two or three very lights stains on salmon inner border. Two cracks to the paper on the salmon inner border have been repaired. This lot has not been inspected outside its frame.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A muraqqa' (album) folio with inner buff borders of lightly-toned salmon and cream color with flecked gold and floral designs. Outer natural-buff gold flecked borders with an ink and gold rosette.

A young Mughal prince holding a sharp spear in one hand while enjoying the fragrance of a small blossom. He wears a gold floral-design payjama under a diaphanous white muslin jama, yellow and gold patka, jewelry and a Mughal cap with gold bands and a feathered aigrette.  Standing on a very low horizon with the merest suggestion of a flower strewn landscape.  On a blue-green ground rising to a red streaked cloudy sky.