Lot 47
- 47
An Elephant Fight, India, Mughal, signed in the border 'Khurshid banu', 1600-1650
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
Pencil, ink and gouache on paper, heightened with gold, depicting a lively elephant fight, the mahouts on each elephant in disarray
Provenance
The Royal Mewar Collection
Condition
In reasonable overall condition, the outer leaf with various tears and losses, the painting with some water damage to the left-hand side and some rubbing, as viewed.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The inscription to the border, 'amal Khurshid banu' is unusual in that it denotes a woman artist which is very rare in Mughal painting. The reverse of the miniature bears various Mughal seals and incriptions indicating that this painting belonged to a member of the Mughal court before entering the Royal Mewar Collection. The seals include those of I'timad Khan, the servant of Shah Jahan (dated A.H. 1063/A.D. 1653), 'Inyat Khan of Shah Jahan (dated A.H. 1068(?)/A.D. 1658), and the seal of one of 'Alamgir's librarians. The inscription in Rajasthani Hindi to the reverse top right mentions the 'elephant fight'. A further inscription dated A.H. 1111/A.D. 1700 was probably added at Amber, and can be found on various other Mughal paintings formerly of the Mewar Collection.