Early 19th century Indian painting, Rajasthan, Mewar or Bundi, illustration of hell punishments, 21x17cm, gouache on paper, mounted, can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Instead of shoes, sandals such as these were worn in villages throughout India. Hand carved from indigenous woods, frequently teak and fitted to the individual wearer. The knob on the toe prevented the sandals from falling off and no other attachment was used.
Indian yantra. Red ink on paper. 26x23 cm. Black text on reverse. Undated, estimated to be19 th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Mughal miniature of a lone standing woman.
Gouache on card. Painting with 2 borders of
Gold leaves. Remaining border of pink flower buds on a white ground.
Overall size 35x23 cm. Early - mid 18th century.
Ex Gayer-Anderson collection label on reverse...
Unique Antique Indian bed from the Bastar area. Beautifully rustic solid teak wood. Carved details along the sides and head. Supported by large rounded teak posts. Very well hand-crafted, robust and strong original bastar bed. Late 19th century.
Size: 21" high (head) 15-17" high to platform x 47 1/2" long x 33 1/2" wide.
Albumen Photograph of Egyptian Ruins of Doorways with Hieroglyphs, Frith originally etched on plate, size: 8.5"H x 6.5"W, good condition, matted and framed in gold leaf frame, overall dimensions: 27"H x 21"W. Photographed in 1857 on 2nd trip to Middle East. Print Date: 1857. One of the first to travel and photograph area. Reference: Egypt and the Holy Land by Richard Lunn.
Large 19th century hand painted picchavi cloth of the Rasa Lila. 200x200cm. Red cotton backing. Good condition for age and use, small holes at base.
Original Indo/Persian painting with marbled card border. Identified as NADIR SHAH AFSHAH (1688-1748).
Undated, estimated to be mid 19th century or earlier. 35 x 25 cm overall, in new double thick card mount. Good condition, some scuffing to corners of marble border.
Finely carved with serene expression.
With downcast eyes, elongated earlobes and wearing a fine moustache. His jewelled hair dress with flowing curls forming a topknot.
This splendid piece is 18 In (46 cm) height.
Estimate value: $30 000/ $40 000
Provenance: Property of an English gentlemen, acquired late 50's in India
Indian 19th century painting on mica showing 2 elephants fighting enraged by fire works, 19.5x14.5cm,
old descriptive label on reverse, old wood mount, can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
19th Century Indian Antique Bronze Fluting Krishna Sculpture. 4.5 inches (11.5 cm). Excellent Condition. From the collection of a prominent author on and collector of Asian art.
Antique Indian bronze figure the Goddess Durga, she is seated with her lion mount depicted very small by her right leg, she wears a tall crown, her forehead is burnished from reverent touch over the years, her attributes which she hold in four hands include a sword and a club, she sits on a square base with an ornate nimbus of makara heads and naga canopy, Southern India, 19th century.
Size: 10 1/2" high x 5 3/4" wide x 3 3/4" deep.
Very rare and early piece, nicely cast, finely engraved and with a good patina. The Krishna figure has two silver bracelets on each arm. H. 24 cm. Condition: left index finger restored. Provenance: Belgian private collection. I will get more pieces from this collection in the future. Please e-mail me for more info.
19th Century Indian Antique Bronze Fluting Krishna Sculpture. Excellent Condition. 4.5 inches (11.5 cm). From the collection of a prominent author on and collector of Asian art.
2 genuine Indian Kalighat paintings. 1860/70. paints and silver on european paper backed onto cloth. 40 x 28 cm. Old inscriptions in ink on reverse. Good condition for age.
19th century Rajasthani inks on paper snakes and ladders religious teaching game. 59 x 489 cm. Backed onto paper, areas of retouching. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement.
Sandstone head of a goddess, from the famous erotic temples of Khajuraho, India. Chandella period (950-1050). The head is 32 cm (13 inch) high. Head plus stand 45 cm (18 inch). Museum quality piece. Provenance: private collection Belgium.
Mid 19th century Indian coloured drawing on paper of 2 Sikh figures doing pennance, inscription above, mounted, page 24x19.5 cm, can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.