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LOT 1632
Indus Valley Painted Vase with Animals
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 1/2 in. (455 grams, 16.5 cm high).
A piriform ceramic vase with everted rim and discoid foot, circumferential painted bands of waves and vertical hatching around the shoulder, a procession of stylised or mythical creatures to the equator.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s.
English private collection.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
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Indian Uma Shanker Guler School Erotic Painting
Late 19th-mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
A hand-painted scene depicting two lovers embracing in an ethereal landscape, resting on a platform supported by an elephant; attributed to Uma Shanker, Guler School. 16.6 grams, 26.7 x 17.9 cm
Fine condition.
Personal collection of Harmadar Singh Thind; thence by descent. Private family collection of a West London gentleman. -
Indian Watercolour Portrait of Raja Ranbir Singh
Late 20th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £67
A watercolour portrait on card of Raja Ranbir Singh, seated against a cushion beneath an ornate pavilion, surrounded by a floral border. 79 grams, 36.5 x 26.5 cm
Very fine condition.
Personal collection of Harmadar Singh Thind; thence by descent. From the private family collection of a West London gentleman. -
Indian Relief with Figures
14th-15th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
A carved stone relief section displaying a dynamic figural scene over three graduated tiers, a number of the figures possibly depicting Shiva holding a trident with Vasuki, his snake, above; Ganesh the elephant-headed god and a kneeling human worshipper beneath a parasol; North India region, 9th-11th century style; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 18 kg total, 41 cm high including stand
Acquired in the 1990s. English private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11719-199813.
