Lot 94
- 94
An emperor receiving a petition at court, India, Mughal, circa 1600
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- ink on paper later borders, overpainting
- 24.5cm by 12.2cm
gouache with gold on paper, faces repainted, mounted on an album page with gold-decorated borders of coloured paper, reverse with inscriptions of identification in Persian and Devanagari naming Jahangir as the subject
Condition
Generally fair condition. Faces repainted. 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
This Mughal miniature dates from around 1600, but at some later stage, probably in the nineteenth century, the faces of all the figures have been repainted and the main seated figure of the ruler has altered to represent Jahangir. The composition is typical of illustrations from historical manuscripts of the period. Examples of related compositions can be found in several such manuscripts, including the Victoria and Albert Museum copy of the imperial Akbarnama (e.g. IS.2:7-1896; IS.2:50-1896; IS.2:27-1896).