Framed Indian Watercolour Manuscript Leaf

Biconvex jar with flat mouth, painted bands of serpents and ibexes to the shoulder. 330 grams, 13 cm wide



From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s. David Gold was one of the co founders of the Iconic Lord John brand in Carnaby Street that sparked a style revolution in the swinging sixties dressing The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Kinks and were at the heart of 'all things cool'.

Common animal motifs on Indus Valley pottery include the ibex, goat, ox, deer, blackbuck, and stag. In early pottery, they are found in stylised or geometrical forms, then in naturalistic forms.

Wooden rectangular frame with two door panels, hinged and with staples and a hasp; black painted surface with gilt edging; floral motifs to frame; each door with a painted arch, standing female figure in profile and dog beneath; the left figure holding a sitar and the other a mridangam double-ended drum. 1.31 kg, 38.2 x 36 cm



From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

A framed and glazed print of an Indian watercolour painting, depicting a figural scene of what is probably an offering of jewels to an emperor, sitting on a throne on a platform above assembled courtiers, surrounded by musicians, an elephant and horse in the foreground; showing what is possibly a daily durbar or public audience. 417 grams, 25.5 x 20.2 cm

Fair condition.

Ex property of a Greater Manchester collector.

Print of a c.17th century original. During the 17th century, it was the artist's duty to record formal occasions for inclusion in the official histories of the reigns of the emperors. Such scenes were worked up after the event from pre-existing portraits of notable attendees, resulting in a 'stiffness' of effect.