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Lot 1177
Two Indian Miniature Paintings
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Opaque watercolor on paper with gilt accents, the first 20th century, depicting a portrait of Rao Maldeo Rathore of Manwar (1511-1562), in profile against a green background, carrying a jeweled dagger at his hip, the second, 19th century, portrait of a Mughal prince in profile against a green background, sniffing a white rose, attired in a red turban, with a sword draped over his left shoulder, both matted and framed under Plexiglass.

Largest frame dimensions 15 3/4 x 11 7/8 in.

From the Estate of William and Joan Sommers

Portrait of Rao Maldeo Rathore with minor spotting and toning; Portrait of the Prince with scattered paint flaking and crease along center with associated losses, some minor toning; both with light grime to mats and abrasion to frames; not examined outside of frame.