Lot 19: AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING DEPICTS A SHAH, MUGHAL STYLE, 20TH CENTURY
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A finely painted Indian miniature, executed in the Mughal style, depicting a noble Shah seated on a chair holding a flower in one hand and a dagger at his waist. The figure is rendered in delicate opaque watercolors and gold on paper, showcasing the grace and refinement characteristic of classical Mughal portraiture.
The Shah is shown in profile, wearing a richly adorned turban and white robe with gold and green accents. His calm expression and poised bearing convey royal dignity and introspection. The portrait is enclosed within a finely painted floral border, featuring lush red, blue, and pink blossoms against a gold ground—typical of Mughal-inspired decorative tradition.
This painting represents a 20th-century revival of the celebrated Mughal miniature school, executed with great care and attention to period detail, likely for collectors of Indo-Persian art.
41 x 30cm
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