Lot 50
- 50
An illustrated and illuminated album leaf: Farrukh Siyyar Hunting, signed by 'Aqil Khan, India, Mughal, second half 18th century
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
Gouche heightened with gold, laid down on an album page flecked with gold, thick blue inner margin, outer margins ruled in black, red and gold, the painting depicting a Mughal nobleman dressed in a long green jama out hunting with a falcon on his wrist accompanied by fellow hunters and attendants
Condition
In good overall condition, a few small consolidated tears and mild creases, otherwise colours bold, 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
inscriptions
Signed 'amal aqil khan on the saddle
In Persian on the album page below:
tasvir-i Farrukhsiyyar
'Portrait of Farrukh Siyyar'
In English on the reverse:
'Subject Farrukh Siyar'
'Painter Akil Khan'
Although containing no honorifics, the crudely written inscription below the painting identifies the subject as Farrukh Siyar, Mughal Emperor between 1713 and 1719. Other portraits of this ruಌler can be found in Falk and Archer 1981, p.419, nos.155-6, along with three other works by the artist Aqil Khan (p.428, nos.203-5).