Lot 1 , Indian School , (first half 19th century), Safdarjang's tomb, New Dehli, Gouache miniature painting, image 28cm x 56.2cm, staining
Indian School ((first half 19th century))
Safdarjang's tomb, New Dehli
Gouache miniature painting
with an inscription in Urdu possibly reading ‘’Distinguished Safdar, the righteous scholar’’
Safdarjung's tomb is a sandstone and marble mausoleum in New Delhi, India, built in 1754. Safdar Jang (1708-1754), was the second Nawab of Kingdom of Awadh.
image 28cm x 56.2cm, staining
£100-150
Condition:
There is discolouration and staining to the image, the most notable staining is above the temple and each side of the temple pond. The paper has been stuck down to board. Frame is tatty and falling apart.