A LADY PLAYING WITH FIREWORKS, INDIA, RAJASTHAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY
A LADY PLAYING WITH FIREWORKS, INDIA, RAJASTHAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY
gouache heightened with gold on paper, the reverse with 6 lines in black nasta'liq calligraphy within clouds against a dark yellow ground, signed by Fakhr al-Din 'Ali, dated 997 AH/1588-89 AD
painting: 15.5 by 10cm.
leaf: 25.4 by 22.7cm.
Condition Report:
Minor rubbing and discoloration, some losses to the pigments, rubbing to the calligraphy and minor holes, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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A LADY PLAYING WITH FIREWORKS, INDIA, RAJASTHAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY
gouache heightened with gold on paper, the reverse with 6 lines in black nasta'liq calligraphy within clouds against a dark yellow ground, signed by Fakhr al-Din 'Ali, dated 997 AH/1588-89 AD
painting: 15.5 by 10cm.
leaf: 25.4 by 22.7cm.
Condition Report:
Minor rubbing and discoloration, some losses to the pigments, rubbing to the calligraphy and minor holes, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."