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Indian Painting of a Mughal Female Courtier Indian Painting of a Mughal Female Courtier Indian Painting of a Mughal Female Courtier Indian Painting of a Mughal Female Courtier Indian Painting of a Mughal Female Courtier Indian Painting of a Mughal Female Courtier
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LOT 2635

Indian Painting of a Mughal Female Courtier

MID 19TH CENTURY A.D.

19 1/2 x 14 3/8 in. (124 grams, 49.5 x 36.5 cm).

A painting presenting a female Mughal courtier, pictured in regal attire holding staff and bird in hand; framed by a navy border with gold flecks, outer border with repeating floral design; gouache on paper with gold highlights. [No Reserve]

Provenance

with a North of England dealership.
Ex private Scottish collection.

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LOT 2635

Indian Painting of a Mughal Female Courtier

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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