A portrait of a Persian horse  Opaque watercolor on paper, Mughal, Late 18th Century
A portrait of horse
Opaque watercolor on paper, Deccan, Early 17th Century
Of attenuated form with an elaborate Persian style saddle highlighted with gold and striped cloth, long feathered tassel suspended from gold neck ornaments. Mounted on blue and gold album page.
image: 4 ¼ x 7 ¼ in. (11.2 x 18 cm), folio: 6 ¼ x 9 in. (16 x 23 cm)
Estimate:
US$ 2,000 - 4,000
£1,300 - 2,600
€1,600 - 3,100

Footnotes

  • Published:
    Islamic Art from India, Spink & Son, Exhibition London, 1980, no. 65

    Provenance:
    Dr. Alec Simpson Collection, New Jersey
    Acquired from Spink & Son, London, 1980

Category: Asian Art / Southeast Asian, Indian and Himalayan Art


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