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ONE INDIAN MINIATURE AND ONE DRAWING
36 | BONHAMS 19th century
The first, a Rajasthani miniature, opaque watercolor on paper,
possibly depicting Maharaja Man Singh (1783-1843) of Jodhpur
and his court in a garden; the second, a Kangra school preparatory
sketch, ink on paper, depicting two lovers; each drawing matted,
framed and glazed.
12 x 9 3/4in (30.5 x 24.8cm) and 8 x 5 1/2in (20.2 x 14cm)
sight dimensions of drawings
17 x 14 3/4in (43 x 37.5cm) and 14 3/4 x 12 1/2in (37.5 x 31.8cm)
the frames
US$2,500 - 4,000
PROPERTY FROM A SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
COLLECTION
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A PAIR OF INDO-PORTUGUESE TURBO AND MOTHER-OF-
PEARL DECANTERS
Gujarat, circa 17th century
The body comprised of turbo marmoratus; the applied neck, lid, and
fittings of pinctada maxima.
12 3/4 in (32.3 cm) height of taller decanter
US$3,000 - 5,000
Compare with similar powder horns and vessels sold at Christie’s,
London, 23 September 2015, lot 242; 7 October 2008, lot 262; and
New York, 21 September 2005, lot 188.
Provenance
Sotheby’s, New York, 4 June 1994, lot 436
