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LOT 1852
Framed Watercolour Painting
INDIA, 20TH CENTURY A.D.
12 5/8 x 9 5/8 in. (504 grams, 32 x 24.5 cm).
A portrait of a nobleman seated in a courtyard, smoking a pipe, line of text above; set in a reveal within a glazed wooden frame.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s.
The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
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Post Medieval and Later Pottery Group
Circa 16th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
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Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Persian Watercolour Painting
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
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London collection since the 1980s. Property of a Canadian family. -
Post Medieval Pewter Spoon with Touch Marks
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
The substantial circular bowl bearing the hand inscribed initials 'WD' and 'SD' with crowned 'ge' touch mark; facetted stem. 86 grams, 18.5 cm
Gifted to M.O. by eminent professional David Cracknell, Chester University. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.