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Feeding elephants, Mughal India, probably 18th century
Gouac…
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234
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Feeding elephants, Mughal India, probably 18th century
Gouac…
See original version (French)
Estimate €600 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
Feeding elephants, Mughal India, probably 18th century
Gouache and gold on paper depicting two men in loincloths and buns, one feeding an elephant and its calf from a basket, the other holding a mahout's pick. In the background, you can make out the architecture in the hills. Mounted on an album page with coloured and gilded borders. Silver metal frame.
Page: 15.9 x 20.6 cm; painting: 8.8 x 12.6 cm
Some stains, wetness and accidents, minor restorations.
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About the sale
Archaeology & Arts of Islam and India
Auction location
Auction time
06/26/2026 at 1:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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