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A WARRIOR REPELS AN ATTACK ON A SHRINE, STYLE OF MIR KALAN KHAN, INDIA, OUDH, CIRCA 1760 |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- painting: 16.2 by 25.1cm.leaf:19.4 by 28.3cm.
gouache heightened with gold on paper, with a black-ground floral border between gold and black rules, framed
Provenance
Christie's London, 26 April 1994, lot 9.
Condition
In overall good condition, minor flaking and holes, the reverse with traces of tape and three letters "ZNS" marked in pencil on top left corner, 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
Mir Kalan Khan was born at the beginning of the eighteenth century but it wasn’t until the end of his career (1745-75) that he achieved fame. Known for unusually large panoramas and small figures, he liked painting night scenes (for several of these see Beach 2011, p.607-22). It is possible that the current work represents a scene from the Ramayana.