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LOT 0308
Indus Valley Painted Geometric Pottery Bowl
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 3/4 in. (130 grams, 95 mm).
Drum-shaped with gently carinated base and narrow foot, the outer body displaying polychrome painted L-shaped panels.
Provenancewith Balakh Carpets, 2003.
Private collection, Europe.
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Indian Framed Watercolour Painting
Early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £45
Showing a courtly tea-ceremony scene, a female attendant kneeling before a couple seated on a carpet and offering a cup, the male holding a cup in his outstretched hand while having his other arm draped around the shoulder of his female companion; another kneeling female on the foreground holding a tray of fruit, flowers on the foreground and an inscription on the upper left-hand corner; set in glazed wooden frame. 683 grams, 34.6 x 25.2 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Gandharan Terracotta Buddha Head
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
With youthful facial features, tousled hair and soft fleshy cheeks; mounted on a custom-made stand. 960 grams total, 17.5 cm including stand
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Framed Indian Watercolour Manuscript Leaf
Late 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A vibrant watercolour painting showing two Hindu women before a shrine, set in a lavish architectural setting, panel of text above; mounted in a reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 832 grams, 36.2 x 28.5 cm
Poor condition, wormy.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
