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LOT 2396

Mughal Drawing of a Princess with Peacocks

CIRCA 1780-1800 A.D.

10 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (19 grams, 26.2 x 21 cm).

Rectangular card with inked border and reveal, liquid gold border with flower and tendril motif to each corner; detailed scene with a princess in the foreground advancing left but looking right towards three peacocks following her; in each of her hands a cord with a bell; waterway extending from centre to right edge and returning across lower edge, with waterlilies and other vegetation, swans (right) and ducks (top); to the rear, a group of trees, and another at right beyond the waterway; at the middle top, trees, rocky hills and a city in the distance; liquid gold to the princess's outer garments, black ink outline to her hair and face.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Scottish private collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 2396

Mughal Drawing of a Princess with Peacocks

Sold for (Inc. bp): £140

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