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MAHARAJA

• INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF KING
  INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF KING MAHARAJA India,20th CenturyDecorated with gold paint, the image of King Maharaja holding a flower in one hand and a sword in the other with a glowing halo details his influence as a ruler.
• An Equestrian Portrait of
  An Equestrian Portrait of Maharaja Ram Singh II of Jaipur (1835-1880) and Consort, Late 19th Century Gouache on paper; framed sight 15.4 x 11.2 in — 39 x 28.5 cm
• INDIAN SCHOOL: "MAHARAJA RAMSINGH
  INDIAN SCHOOL: "MAHARAJA RAMSINGH OF JAIPUR" Watercolor equestrian portrait with rider wearing eye glasses matted and framed; 10 3/8 x 7 1/2 in. (sight).
• AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF A
  AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF A MAHARAJAH AJIT SINGH OF JODHPUR 19th century, opaque watercolor on paper, portrait of Maharajah Ajit Singh of Jodhpur (1678-1724) standing in profile against a graidated blue background, he carries a black shield to his side, and wears pearls and jewels fitting of his rank, a green halo outlined in gilt encircles his head, framed under glass.
• SIKH SCHOOL, MINIATURE PAINTING
  SIKH SCHOOL, MINIATURE PAINTING OF A SEATED PRINCE IN AUDIENCE WITH A MARARAJA Sikh School, Miniature painting of a Seated Prince in audience with a Mararaja and a servant holding a fly whisk, the mustard hillside in the horizon, watercolor on paper, overall 13"h x 10.5"w, Provenance: From a Sikh collector who emigrated to Canada during the 1950s, and the paintings have descended in the family to the present day
• An Indian Painting on Paper
  An Indian Painting on Paper Jaipur School depicting Raja Kushu Singh on a horse with attendants Height 13 1/2 x width 10 inches.
• MAHADEV DHURANDHAR RELIGIOUS
  MAHADEV DHURANDHAR RELIGIOUS PAINTING India,1867-1944Depicts a man laying down his bow and arrows at the feet of Shiva while Saraswati descends from the heavens with text in hand. Dhurandhar was first tutored in art by Abalal Rehman before enrolling in the Sir J J School of Art in Mumbai. Exposed to European and British art, Dhurandhar became influenced by the European Academic style and utilized it in his works. Dhurandhar's work is included in Kensington Palace's collection, the South Kensington Museum, and in the collections of Royal families and maharaja retreats throughout India.
• SIKH MAHARAJA ON AN ELEPHANT
  SIKH MAHARAJA ON AN ELEPHANT HUNTING SNAKE ENWRAPPED TIGER AND ANTELOPE KOTAH, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY gouache and gold on paper, red border, verso with old stampPeter Jones Art Gallery(1)34cm x 24cm
• LG INDIAN SIKH SCHOOL COURT SCENE
  LG INDIAN SIKH SCHOOL COURT SCENE PAINTING IndiaEarly 20th CenturyCourt scene painting depicting Sikh guru and ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh dressed in red and gold adorned with a halo.
• AN INDIAN MINIATURE PORTRAIT
  AN INDIAN MINIATURE PORTRAIT PAINTING OF A MUGHAL RULER Late 19th or early 20th century, very finely painted image of a Shah dressed in luxurious attire with regal sword and shield, wearing numerous pearl necklaces and jeweled headdress, seated on an outdoor terrace with lush garden and green field behind him, script text at top of page, framed with mat, not examined outside of the frame.
• Mughal School, Portrait of a
  Mughal School, Portrait of a Gentleman, 17th Century Portraying a high-ranking noble, possibly Mahabat Khan, standing in profile with a truncheon in his hand, on the back, stamped 'Collection of Maharaja Bikaner, 1963'; gilt and gouache on paper, set within a silk framed wood case image 10.4 x 5.6 in — 26.3 x 14.3 cm
• A Portrait of a Prince with
  A Portrait of a Prince with Attendant, Rajasthan, North India, Circa 1900 Opaque pigment and gold on paper sheet 13 x 10.4 in — 33 x 26.5 cm
• Exceptionally Well-Painted Pair
  Exceptionally Well-Painted Pair of Indian Miniatures, 19th century, each painted in gouache on ivory, depicting a maharajah and ranee, each clad in elaborate costumes and headdresses and seated on carved and jeweled chairs placed on patterned carpets next to open balustrades, the oval miniatures displayed in brocade mats within elaborate brass frames, frame h. 8-1/4", w. 6-1/2".
• RULER ON HORSEBACK MEWAR, INDIA,
  RULER ON HORSEBACK MEWAR, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY gouache on paper heightened in gold, the ruler depicted in a white robe, the horse’s mane bedecked in a luxurious gold covering with repeat floral designs, its tail painted in red and white, all against an olive green background(1)23cm x 25.5cmProvenance: Property of a Lady, acquired Sotheby’s Colonnade, 28 April 1994, lot 760Note: For a comparable example, see Brunk Auctions North Carolina, 29 September 2022, lot 261.
• 2PC INDIAN UDAIPUR & JODHPUR SCHOOL
  2PC INDIAN UDAIPUR & JODHPUR SCHOOL PAINTINGS India,19th CenturyIncludes an Udaipur school depiction of Krishna seated in an elephant while Shiva sits upon a bull holding a lotus, and a Jodhpur school depiction of Maharajah shooting flowers at Maharani.
• An Indian Red Sandstone Stele of
  An Indian Red Sandstone Stele of Jainism Mah?v?ra Punjab Region, 10th Century 10?? ????? ?????????? carved with Mah?v?ra seated in vajrasana on a cushion which is placed on a rectangular base flanked by a pair of beasts, his face with serene expression, elongated earlobes, curled hairdress and usnisha, flanked by a pair of bodhisattvas and a four vidyadharas above. Height 18 x width 11 5/8 x depth 5 1/2 in.
• SIKH SCHOOL, MINIATURE PAINTING
  SIKH SCHOOL, MINIATURE PAINTING OF A SEATED PRINCE Sikh School, Miniature painting of a Seated Prince in audience with a Mararaja and a servant holding a fly whisk, the blue sky in the horizon, watercolor on paper, overall 14.5"h x 10.25"w, Provenance: From a Sikh collector who emigrated to North America during the 1950s, and the paintings have descended in the family to present day
• INDIAN MINIATURE OF A SHAH WITH
  INDIAN MINIATURE OF A SHAH WITH AN ATTENDANT Mughal Shah receiving a blossom in supplication from a Mansabdar bureaucrat while he is enthroned, having a pale blue border, in gold stick frame, matted and glazed, OS: 16" x 11", SS: 12" x 7".
• KANGRA AND MEWAR
  KANGRA AND MEWAR SCHOOLS,17TH-18TH CENTURY, ILLUSTRATIONS OF 'MARKANDEYA'S VISION OF PRALAYA' AND 'PRINCE VANDA PERFORMING PENANCE, TWO BODY COLORS ON PAPER,Kangra and Mewar Schools, 17th-18th Century Illustrations of 'Markandeya's Vision of Pralaya' and 'Prince Vanda Performing Penance Under a Tree', Two body colors on paper With nagari inscription in black. Two body colors on paper Dimensions: Sight size of larger: 5-1/2 x 7 in (14 x 17.8 cm)
• INDIAN EQUESTRIAN PAINTING OF
  INDIAN EQUESTRIAN PAINTING OF RAJPUT RULER Antique Indian equestrian painting on paper depicting a Rajput ruler holding a flower and mounted on a spotted white horse, preceded by a mace bearer, followed by a whisk bearer and another attendant, housed under glass in a green-tone frame, late 18th or early 19th century. Image: 10" H x 8" W; frame: 16.5" H x 14.5" W.
• INDIAN RAJASTHANI BIKANER TYPE KING
  INDIAN RAJASTHANI BIKANER TYPE KING QUEEN PAINTING India,20th CenturyA Bikaner school watercolor and gilt painting of king and queen seated being addressed by attendants as they enjoy a cup of tea.
• THREE SMALL MOGUL STYLE PAINTINGS
  THREE SMALL MOGUL STYLE PAINTINGS on pierced off white material: a maharajah and his wife in oval format highlighted with bits of jewels 5.50'' by 3.50''; a depiction of the Taj Mahal and a nobleman bearing a stylized scepter each oval 3.50'' by 5.50''. The paintings are in very good condition.
• (2 PC) PAIR OF RAJASTHANI INDIAN
  (2 PC) PAIR OF RAJASTHANI INDIAN PROCESSION PAINTINGSDESCRIPTION: (2 Pcs) A Pair of Indian Paintings depicting a Rajasthani Royal Maharaja procession with several walking figures and over an elephant figures. Both paintings are framed. The secular and sacred power of an Indian king was expressed most spectacularly in the grand public processions that celebrated royal events and religious festivities. Riding a richly caparisoned elephant with his maharani (queen) at his side, the ruler was lavishly dressed and jeweled and surrounded by attendants bearing symbolic attributes of kingship: a royal parasol, chauri, fans and staffs of authority. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: India. DIMENSIONS: H: 15 1/4" W: 40 1/2". CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF A
  AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF A ROYAL PROCESSION Ink, colors, and metallics on paper, probably Rajasthani, a very finely painted royal procession featuring a maharaja and dignitaries riding atop elephants surrounded by jeweled colored dressed figures carrying flags, signed J. Mudgal to lower right of border, professionally framed with double mats, not examined outside of the frame.
• Old Indian Mughal Prince with Sword
  Old Indian Mughal Prince with Sword Miniature Painting Framed 11''x9''
• (INDIAN MINIATURES) A pair of
  (INDIAN MINIATURES) A pair of Indian miniatures in the Mughal style gouache depicting a princess and her attendants in one and a group of men in another. Framed and matted. 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches each.
• A Pair of Mughal Paintings on Paper
  A Pair of Mughal Paintings on Paper one depicting a Hindu deity with female attendants framed the other a ruler being carried by attendants with two lines of script framed. 10 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches.
• 16TH C. INDIAN BRONZE STATUE -
  16TH C. INDIAN BRONZE STATUE - MAHISHASURAMARDINICentral Asia, India, ca. late 16th to early 17th century CE. A beautiful cast-bronze statuette of Mahishasuramardini in a striking pose. He stands on an integral tiered rectangular platform with his eight outstretched arms holding their own individual attributes. His visage stares outwards, seemingly indifferent to the current predicament taking place directly below him. His right leg is bent and stepping on the back of Yali, a mythical amalgam chimera comprised of parts from a horse, elephant, and a lion. In front of his left leg is a demon being slain by the Trishula (or Trident of Shiva). With its rich iconography and fantastic dark-green patina, this is a fabulous depiction of the Mahishasuramardini! Size: 4" H (10.2 cm). Provenance: private Maui, Hawaii, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #124688 Condition: Age-commensurate surface wear, fading to some details, slight bending to base and some arms, otherwise intact and very good. Lovely dark-green patina throughout.
• INDIAN BATIK PAINTING20th
  INDIAN BATIK PAINTING20th Century. Depicting a royal procession with a Prince riding an elephant, dignitaries alongside, a palace in the background, framed. (Cond: good)
• INDIAN KISHANGARH PICHHWAI OF
  INDIAN KISHANGARH PICHHWAI OF KRISHNA & GOPIS Kishangarh pichhwai depicting Krishna on his throne attended by Gopis around a pond with two peacocks, pigment on stretched cloth, label stitched to cloth backing indicates 'Krishna And Gopis Near A pond, 18th Century Kishangarh School' previously belonging to the Allen Waller India Collection. Image: 64.5" H x 41.5" W; frame: 65.25" H x 42.25" W
• An Indian Miniature Painting of a
  An Indian Miniature Painting of a Mughal Prince, 19th Century Gouache on paper, framed image 8.7 x 6.7 in — 22 x 17 cm
• Mughal School, Portrait of a
  Mughal School, Portrait of a Prince, 17th/18th Century Opaque watercolour and gold on paper sheet 12.4 x 9.7 in — 31.4 x 23.3 cm frame 13.6 x 10.4 in — 34.6 x 26.3 cm
• Indian portrait miniature on
  Indian portrait miniature on ivory of Bahadur Shah(International shipping IS NOT available on this lot. This lot may not be purchased by a resident in the state of California for resale) the last Mughal emperor in India in ceremonial dress. Ivory: 2''H x 1.75''W; Frame: 5''H x 4.5''W Circa - Third quarter 19th C.
• An Indian Portrait of a Prince,
  An Indian Portrait of a Prince, 19th Century Gouache on paper 7.4 x 5.6 in — 18.8 x 14.3 cm
• Indian School miniature
  Indian School miniature portraits: Mughal Emperor Muhammed Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal (for whom the Taj Mahal was built in Agra), unsigned, watercolor on ivory, oval 2-5/8 x 2 in.; matching painted and gilt brass frames. He with light abrasion at edge; frames with abrasions and dents. Private Collection, Sarasota, Florida
• THANGKA DEPICTING VAJRADHARA QING
  THANGKA DEPICTING VAJRADHARA QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY ? ??????the dark blue-skinned deity seated cross-legged on a multi-coloured lotus throne elevated on a snow-lion-decorated podium, wearing a red dhoti, shoulders covered by green shawl, body and arms adorned, both hands crossed before the chest holding vajra and ghanta, face in a serene expression underneath an eight-leaf crown, flanked by four protector deities and disciples, all against a dark background(1)48cm x 37cm Provenance: Private London collection