28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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AN OFFICIAL INDIAN DOCUMENT IN MODI SCRIPT (MARATHI LANGUAGE)
Maharashtra, India, 19th century
AN OFFICIAL INDIAN DOCUMENT IN MODI SCRIPT (MARATHI LANGUAGE)
Maharashtra, India, 19th century
Indian manuscript on gold-sprinkled paper, possibly a cover letter to an official statement, with 10ll. of black ink, evenly spaced modi script to the page, with interlinear marks, the document enhanced with rows of gilt floral stems including roses and tulips, and foliage, signed at the bottom and on the reverse, accompanied by its own circular red wax seal, stamped with 6ll. of Devanagari script, opening with an invocation and regards to Shri Rajashah Narp, with burgundy red silk thread and tassels, and an Indian brocaded pouch with rows of gold flowers.
40cm x 21.5cm the document
5.5cm diameter the red seal
Provenance: in a private Bristol collection in 1982 - 1985; then sold and purchased in the UK market by the present owner.
Estimated at £300 - £400
AN OFFICIAL INDIAN DOCUMENT IN MODI SCRIPT (MARATHI LANGUAGE)
Maharashtra, India, 19th century
Indian manuscript on gold-sprinkled paper, possibly a cover letter to an official statement, with 10ll. of black ink, evenly spaced modi script to the page, with interlinear marks, the document enhanced with rows of gilt floral stems including roses and tulips, and foliage, signed at the bottom and on the reverse, accompanied by its own circular red wax seal, stamped with 6ll. of Devanagari script, opening with an invocation and regards to Shri Rajashah Narp, with burgundy red silk thread and tassels, and an Indian brocaded pouch with rows of gold flowers.
40cm x 21.5cm the document
5.5cm diameter the red seal
Provenance: in a private Bristol collection in 1982 - 1985; then sold and purchased in the UK market by the present owner.
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 28th Oct, 2024
Following the success of our inaugural sale earlier this June, our Islamic and Indian Art department is pleased to present their upcoming auction, Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, which is now live on our website. The auction is taking place on Monday 28th October and features a curated selection of over 200 artworks showcasing the mesmerising artistic variety and kaleidoscopic cultural heritage of these distant lands. From the Mediterranean shores, Near and Middle East, the Iranian plateau, all the way to Central and South Asia, the lots in the sale cover a span of over ten centuries of outstanding artistic achievements.
For any specific query, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Department, Beatrice Campi at beatrice@azcaauctions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188R Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Saturday 19th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 20th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Monday 21st Oct- 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 22nd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 23rd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Thursday 24th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Friday 25th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Saturday 26th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 27th Oct - 11am - 4pm
The sale will take place on Monday October 28th at 12pm GMT (London)
