Colonial India

The Western influence and, particularly, the Colonial rule in India, are clearly seen in the magnificent face of antique Amritsar rugs.

The Western influence and, particularly, the Colonial rule in India, are clearly seen in the magnificent face of antique Amritsar rugs.

This hand-knotted wool carpet is not only a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of colonial-era India but also a rare decorative artifact suitable for grand interiors or refined c...

The Western influence and, particularly, the Colonial rule in India, are clearly seen in the magnificent face of antique Amritsar rugs.

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The British military campaign chest originated in the 18th and 19th centuries to provide officers with portable, sturdy storage that could withstand the rigors of travel and harsh cl...

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- featuring an illustration of soldiers from Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Southern Rhodesia, Newfoundland, South Africa, India, and The Colonial Empire on the left from c...

Pondicherry (now Puducherry) was the principal French settlement in India during the colonial era, serving as the capital of French India.

The Dutch East India Company (VOC) established Fort Nassau in 1609 as its first stronghold on Banda Neira.

The engravings reflect a European attempt to classify and visually document the religious diversity and practices of India during the colonial period. Together, the plates offer ins...

This map is an original antique map that showcases Portuguese possessions around the turn of the 20th century, with a focus on Guinea-Bissau (referred to on the map as "Guiné Portugu...

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These types of hybrid forms—incorporating English aesthetic traditions (in this case the Regency-period fondness for turned wares and fretwork) with South Indian woodturning skill—we...

The theme of this lot indicates that it was probably made for the European colonial market in India, where East Indian ships would stop on their way to Europe from Canton.

This map is a fine example of 19th-century British cartography and would be an excellent addition for collectors interested in the colonial history of India or in historical maps pro...

This engraving offers valuable insight into the religious and social organization of temple life in South India during the colonial period. Its ethnographic accuracy and fine artisti...

From the Iris Apfel Collection, reflecting the celebrated designer’s passion for craftsmanship and cross-cultural British Colonial design. England (or possibly India for the Anglo-I...

This print is an excellent addition for collectors of antique engravings, architectural art, or those interested in Hindu temple history and colonial-era perspectives on India. Cond...

This map is an excellent addition for collectors interested in historical maps of India, British colonial geography, or 19th-century cartographic works.

The engraving is a valuable visual record of elite transportation, costume, and ceremonial practice during the late Mughal or early colonial period in India. The men’s attire—ranging...

This plate provides rare insight into religious dress and customs during the colonial era in India. Such visual records were among the earliest attempts by European travelers to syst...

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During the period of Colonial rule over India, Amritsar rugs began to reflect Western influences in their design.

Antique Amritsar Rugs – The spectacular rugs of Amritsar capture the exotic style of India while incorporating a subtle colonial influence.

Antique Amritsar Rugs – The spectacular rugs of Amritsar capture the exotic style of India while incorporating a subtle colonial influence.

Antique Amritsar Rugs: - The spectacular rugs of Amritsar capture the exotic style of India while incorporating a subtle colonial influence.

Antique Amritsar Rugs – The spectacular rugs of Amritsar capture the exotic style of India while incorporating a subtle colonial influence.

Antique Amritsar Rugs – The spectacular rugs of Amritsar capture the exotic style of India while incorporating a subtle colonial influence.

The fluting is bold and deliberate, not fussy; the table’s proportions are low and grounded, evoking the practical, adaptable designs that emerged from British colonial life in India...