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Lot 1077
Two Indian Miniature Paintings
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century or 20th century, includes a painting with male figures, torsos bare, exaggerated expressions and facial features, reaching up in homage towards a dragon flying above, two girls dressed in elaborately detailed outfits with pearls and gold play the violin and the drum; and a painting of a white haired noble dressed in armor and holding a spear, an attendant bows towards the man, an Indian fortress palace can be seen in the distance; both paintings are framed with fabric mats under glass, not examined outside of the frames.

Both paintings purchased in India during the 1960s.

Largest: Frame dimensions 13 1/8 x 10 3/4 in.

From A Private Collection in Viriginia

Dragon painting with some minor scratches and wear to lower portion of the painting; some dirt and scattered areas of maybe water marks to upper left side of painting; fabric mat has some discoloration and staining; the second painting with a creased corner to lower left; fabric mat has some areas of staining.