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AN ILLUSTRATION DEPICTING A YOUTHFUL MUGHAL PRINCE RECEIVING A MESSAGE, WITHIN THE BORDERS OF A FARHANG-I-JAHANGIRI FOLIO, INDIA, IMPERIAL MUGHAL, CIRCA 1604 |
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- painting: 20.7 by 11.2cm.leaf: 34.2 by 21.5cm.
gouache heightened with gold on paper, nine lines of text in nasta'liq script above the painting, laid down on an album page with outer borders decorated with large scrolling zoomorphic vines and chinoiserie cloud bands
Condition
In good condition, some scuffing to the lower left edge of the folio border, slight wear and slight staining to the surface of the image with a tiny tear to the paper on the middle right edge, now repaired, as viewed.
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"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."