Framed Indian Watercolour Manuscript Leaf

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.

A watercolour painting depicting a female figure seated against a cushion in a courtyard, a shrine(?) before her, a female attendant approaching; polychrome borders and panel of text above; mounted in a reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 806 grams, 36 x 28.5 cm

Fair condition.

Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.

Tongue-shaped plaque with half-round facing figure of Virabhadra Shiva holding various attributes, an attendant and bull on each side. 1.54 kg, 21 cm



From an important collection of Hindu art formed by Jeffrey Romer, 1990s. Ex central London, UK, gallery.