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Large Antique Anglo-Indian Painting on Woven Fabric Portraying A Female Dancer

$2,500
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£1,896.94
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€2,168.98
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CA$3,491.82
CA$8,310.5457% Off
A$3,882.43
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CHF 2,027.19
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MX$47,258.64
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NOK 25,866.08
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SEK 24,235.28
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About the Item

This very large and well executed painting on a woven fabric is unsigned and likely done by a European artist in the late 19th century or early 20th century. The painting is done in the Anglo-Indian style depicting several women watching a female dancing on a carpet, presumably at an outdoor bazaar, with a male musician playing a stringed instrument. The painting is highly detailed showing intricate treatments of the subjects and their respective wardrobes, including the jewelry and even the carpet itself. Please note the size of this artwork identified below as it is substantial and borders on being a mural.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66 in (167.64 cm)Width: 102 in (259.08 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some wear and creases around the edges from being tacked to a stretcher at some point. No rips, tears or repairs to the painting have been identified.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355214249991

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