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PROPERTY FROM THE LANIER COLLECTION The youthful Maharaja Abhai Singh of Jodhpur Maharaja Abhai Singh ruled Jodhpur from 1724-
(1702-1749) sits nimbate holding a tiny gold cup, 49 and our portrait was likely painted early in his
MAHARAJA ABHAI SINGH SEATED his face naturalistically pock-marked. He wears reign. We see him here as a young man probably
IN THE ZENANA a sa ron-colored jama and multiple strands of in his early twenties.
India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Jodhpur, pearls set with emeralds and gold. Attended
circa 1724-30 by his consort holding a gold ask and two For a related work, see R. Crill, Marwar Painting:
handmaidens, gold platters on the carpet beneath A History of the Jodhpur Style, Mumbai, 1999,
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper them. Framed by the moss-green scalloped p. 65-75.
image: 12¼ by 8 in. (30.4 by 20.3 cm) architectural doorway within a white marble
folio: 12¾ by 8 in. (30.5 by 20.3 cm) palace of the zenana (harem). A formal garden $ 7,000-9,000
and fountain below and the forest beyond.
PROVENANCE
The Mewar Royal Collection
Simon Ray Ltd., London
Acquired 1990’s
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