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LOT 2093
Indian Water Colour Painting of Courting Andaman Doves
CIRCA 1800 A.D.
9 in. (15 grams, 23 cm).
The birds shown on emerald green background, the male bowing and puffing its feathers whilst the female is slowly advancing with its head turned towards the displaying male; a stamp and inscription in Arabic to the reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired from the UK art market.
Private Scottish collection.
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