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Day Two: The Fine Sale

Sat, Oct 26, 2019 11:00AM EDT
Lot 575

Indian School: Equestrian Portrait of Maharaja Sardar Singh

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Indian School: Equestrian Portrait of Maharaja Sardar Singh

Gouache with gold and silver highlights on paper, c. 1840, titled in devanagari on the reverse.

10 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (sheet), 20 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (frame).

Note: Sardar Singh assumed the throne from the hierless Jawan Singh and ruled from 1838-1842. He is shown here lavishly attired and bejeweled atop a favored stallion.

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Spink & Son, London; Henry Ginsberg Collection, London; EW Asian Art, Pasadena, CA; The Estate of Paul F. Walter.

Property from the Estate of Paul F. Walter

Condition

Small, scattered losses showing mostly in the horse. Surface soiling and some soft rippling showing at top. Small creases at the sheet corners. Otherwise in good condition.

Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.