Framed Rajasthani Portrait of an Elephant - 19th Century Material - Shagreen of indigo using strobailanthes cusia

of indigo using strobailanthes cusia

A family ancestor portrait would typically be hung above

this horse has been thoughtfully finished to achieve an authentic

darker oxblood finish and the other with a lighter

These colourful mirrors are crafted from original Peranakan ceramic tiles dating from the 1920s

Framed Rajasthani Portrait of an Elephant - 19th Century Material - Shagreen of indigo using strobailanthes cusiaThis charming framed Indian drawing is in the Rajasthani style and depicts an elephant facing left. The drawing is in ink with shading. Arabic script is visible at the top of the page and there are some visible historic fold marks. Compare with a similar example which sold at Christies USA 'Indian Art Auction,' October 2016. Lot 86 for $1,000. Similar examples can also be found in the Metropolitan Museum in New York & The Victoria & Albert Museum in