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A FINE MUGHAL MINIATURE PAINTING OF A LEOPARD LILY, 17TH-18THCENTURY
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04月17日 下午5点 开拍 /15天1小时
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A FINE MUGHAL MINIATURE PAINTING OF A LEOPARD LILY, 17TH-18THCENTURYIndia. Opaque mineral pigments and gilt on paper. Finely painted with a botanical study of a singular orange-spotted leopard lily, the blossom complete with full leaves and thick stems, enclosed within a rectangular frame, flanked by inscriptions in the top and bottom register.Inscriptions: Inscribed in Persian nasta?līq script to the front and back.The Persian inscription, written in elegant nasta?līq, describes the plant depicted and outlines its qualities and medicinal properties according to traditional Persian pharmacology, referring to its nature and beneficial uses.Provenance: The previous owner lives in Oxford, United Kingdom. She inherited the present lot from her grandparents, who were stationed at the British Embassy in Shanghai before the Second World War. They were evacuated prior to the Japanese invasion and subsequently lived in Hong Kong. Condition: Good condition with wear, minor fading to colors, some soiling, little stains, rubbing, and losses along the edges which are partially reinforced. The back of the sheet with remnants of paper tape for mounting. The frame in good condition with wear and traces of use.Dimensions: Image size 24.5 x 13.2 cm, Size incl. frame 36 x 24 cmFramed under glass. (2)Botanical studies influenced the broader arts of the Mughal court, from architectural decoration to textile design. Flowers were predominantly featured in court paintings, especially portraits, where emperors and princes often held them in their hands, adding an elegant touch to their already well-presented appearance. The popularity of botanical culture in Mughal India was not merely a result of an appreciation of nature's beauty; it also reflected the high value placed on botanical products and flora's spiritual significance. Deeply rooted in Islam is the concept of paradise as a garden, an ideology that, combined with Persian influence, fueled the Mughal obsession with building gardens. Similar to these constructions aimed at creating a heaven on earth, botanical studies conveyed a yearning for paradise while preserving their encyclopedic nature.Auction result comparison: Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's New York, 25 September 2024, lot 561Price: USD 8,820 or approx. EUR 7,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A study of an Iris, India, Mughal, 17th centuryExpert remark: Note the size of the image (10.8 x 8.7 cm).

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