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Lot 28
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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May 16, 2015 - May 17, 2015
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2015-05-16 11:00:00
2015-05-17 11:00:00
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- Lot Description
Four Leaves of Miniature Paintings, Persia or India, 18th/19th century, opaque color and gold on paper, each depicting a different narrative scene surrounded by an intricately patterned foliate frame and layered borders, the outermost borders depicting figures in landscape scenes holding food, drink, and musical instruments, some with wild and mythical animals and one with stylized architecture, two with central scenes painted in an Indian style: one with a pair of lovers in a garden and two attendants, holding food and a musical instrument, signed lower right, the other with four bathers beneath a waterfall, unsigned; and two with scenes painted in a Persian style: signed lower right, one depicting a court scene with attendants offering a monarch food and drink, dancers and musicians below, the other depicting a figure upon a celestial throne held up by birds while men look on from below, signed lower right, pasted to board, 16 x 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $20,000-30,000
Pasted at corners and center to cardboard, toning, light creasing near edges, minor abrasions on paint surface,
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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