Lot 211: An Indian Miniature Painting of Maharaja Gaj Singh...
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An Indian Miniature Painting of Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Jodhpur Playing Āṭhagarī Caupaṛ with His Wives, Circa 1950.
A finely detailed Indian miniature painting depicting Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Jodhpur seated on an elevated cushion, clad in a regal red robe with intricate embellishments, as he engages in an 8-handed game of Caupaṛ (Āṭhagarī Copaṛa) with his wives. The royal consorts, dressed in flowing red and gold garments, encircle the board, their gestures animated in conversation and play. A court attendant waves a chauri (fly whisk) behind the Maharaja, while another noblewoman holds a ceremonial parasol, emphasizing his royal status.
Approximately 29.2 x 21.7cm
Provenance:
From a distinguished collector based in E London
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