India, Delhi School, circa 1811-1815, attributed to Ghulam Murtaza Khan
Delhi Darbar of Akbar II (r. 1806-1837)
Estimate: 8.000 - 12.000 USD
Price realised: 28.200 USD
Price realised: 28.200 USD
Description
Delhi Darbar of Akbar II (r. 1806-1837)
India, Delhi School, circa 1811-1815, attributed to Ghulam Murtaza Khan
Illustrating the haloed Akbar II in embroidered robes seated on the golden Peacock Throne under an elaborate jeweled canopy decorated with painted poppies and nesting peacocks, attended by his four sons and two barefoot emissaries holding staves, all in various brightly colored garments, some wearing jeweled and stippled gold headdresses and finely decorated boots highlighted in gold and standing upon a red carpet, the scene arranged upon a parapet with white balustrade in the background, bearing an old framer's label Harris & Sons, no. 83307, Plymouth, 29/9/28
15¾ x 12 3/8 in. (40 x 31.5 cm.)
India, Delhi School, circa 1811-1815, attributed to Ghulam Murtaza Khan
Illustrating the haloed Akbar II in embroidered robes seated on the golden Peacock Throne under an elaborate jeweled canopy decorated with painted poppies and nesting peacocks, attended by his four sons and two barefoot emissaries holding staves, all in various brightly colored garments, some wearing jeweled and stippled gold headdresses and finely decorated boots highlighted in gold and standing upon a red carpet, the scene arranged upon a parapet with white balustrade in the background, bearing an old framer's label Harris & Sons, no. 83307, Plymouth, 29/9/28
15¾ x 12 3/8 in. (40 x 31.5 cm.)
