Lot Essay
Another painting from the same series, depicting another moment in this battle, was sold at Christie's South Kensington, 10 June 2013, lot 282.
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INDIA, GULER, CIRCA 1850
Details
A Painting of Sultan 'Ala Al-Din Khilji Besieging Ranthambore
India, Guler, circa 1850
The sultan speaking with his advisors in his battle tents to the left, and Raja Hamir Hath speaking with his advisor at upper right, while soldiers light canons and firearms in the middle
Opaque pigments and gold on paper
7 5/8 x 9¾ in. (19.4 x 24.7 cm.), image
9¾ x 11 7/8 in. (24.7 x 30.1 cm.), folio
India, Guler, circa 1850
The sultan speaking with his advisors in his battle tents to the left, and Raja Hamir Hath speaking with his advisor at upper right, while soldiers light canons and firearms in the middle
Opaque pigments and gold on paper
7 5/8 x 9¾ in. (19.4 x 24.7 cm.), image
9¾ x 11 7/8 in. (24.7 x 30.1 cm.), folio
Provenance
Doris Wiener, New York
Private collection, Canada
Private collection, Canada
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