£500 - £600
An Indian Miniature Painting depicting Desa Singh Majithia, the Sikh Governor of Guler, with a Lady and Attendants, circa Early 19th/Early 20th Century. - An Indian miniature painting depicting Desa Singh Majithia, the Sikh Governor of Guler, seated under a canopy with a lady and attendants. Rendered in opaque watercolors on paper, the central figures are a bearded man in yellow robes and a woman in an ornate orange and cream sari, seated on an elaborate patterned bench beneath a richly decorated canopy. They are engaged in conversation or an exchange. They are flanked by attendants, including a male figure offering a bowl and a female musician playing a stringed instrument. The work exhibits vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and fine detail, characteristic of traditional Indian court painting. It is presented within a painted pink border and inner black line.
Approximately 32.4 x 23.5cm
Good condition. Colors remain strong and vibrant. No obvious significant damage, tears, or repairs visible. Minor surface wear consistent with age may be present.
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