Vintage Indian Tapestry of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 17th century, namely, a pair of indian erotic paintings from a kama sutra series. India, Orissa, 17th century. Hand-painted on cloth canvas. These have impeccable Provenance! They were purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 19th September 2002. Sale Number 1115, Lot No. 251. Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September. The Lot was described as: “Two Erotic Paintings from a Karma Sutra...

PRESENTING a STUNNING and HIGHLY DESIRABLE and IMPORTANT 19C Reverse Glass Painting of Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh from the Pal Collection. This piece has impeccable Provenance! It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 20th March 2008. Sale Number 2112, Lot No. 290. Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September. This sale was titled “The Scholar’s Vision: The Pal Family Collection”. The painting was described as “A reverse glass painting of Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh – India, Maharashtra, 19th Century. The holy family seated on the floor, mother and child in the lap of Shiva, with a red background and blue borders. Opaque pigments and metal leaf on glass. 12 x 16 in. (30.4 x 40.6 cm.) Exhibited: Durga: Avenging Goddess, Nurturing Mother, Norton Simon Museum of Art, 7 October 2005 – 27 March 2006″. It carried an Auction estimate of USD 2,500 to USD 3,500 and Sold for USD 2,500 (not including Buyers Premium). Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $4,300 in today’s value. At highest estimate, this would equate to over $6k in today’s value. As an added bonus and proof of authenticity the painting still retains it’s original Christie’s Lot No. Label. It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from the ‘renowned’ Pal Family Collection and a RARE piece of antique Asian Indian...

Really nice rectangular, medium sized vintage floor rug. Made of pure silk in Northern India…..Kashmir …….. in the style of Persian rugs but made ...

Handmade in the Tribal North of Afghanistan, the 2 figures on the borders indicate the tribe that made this prayer rug. Early 20th century, circa 1920. Made of wool. Square shape. Very tight weaving and knotting. In great condition. Near Mint. Browns, blues, burgundies and coffee colors. Provenance: Bought at a specialist rug Auction...

Hand-Painted Mughal Court Scene on Silk, After 19th Century Indo-Persian Palace Painting. Not framed Exquisite Indian Mughal School painting on silk, inspired by a 19th-century Indo-...

Large Mural sized hindu painting on silk cloth. Measures: 44.5 x 76 x 1.5. Framed in a Gilt wood frame.

Hand embroidered and quilted textile from North India. Large Mughal silk and metal threaded tapestry Fanciful Asian folk designs this distinctive quilt wor...

Hand embroidered and quilted textile from North India. Mughal silk and metal threaded tapestry. Backed with black linen. Fanciful Asian folk designs this d...