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An original Indian Company School gouache painting c.1850 – Rajah in Durbar.A fantastically vivid Indian gouache painting on transparent mica, … Read more An original Indian Company School gouache painting c.1850 – Rajah in Durbar.A fantastically vivid Indian gouache painting on transparent mica, produced in South India at Trichinopoly or Tanjore around 1850.This painting forms part of a superb set of mica paintings housed within their original paper album. The collection comprises particularly fine, detailed and varied scenes, including ceremonies and festivities, travel by carriage and palanquin, trades and occupations.Indian Company paintings on mica are rare; it is estimated that as of now, there are only around 7,000 mica paintings available in the world.The mica is loosely mounted to the album backing paper with corner slits rather than adhesive, so it can be completely removed.Inscribed below in English giving the title: 'Rajah in Durbar'. See less
- Dimensions
- 6.3ʺW × 4.33ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
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