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A Set of 12 Antique Indian Company School Miniature Paintings
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A set of antique late 19th-century Indian minitature paintings. Watercolor on paper. Company school. A total of 12 items. The artworks depict scenes of everyday life. White mat, buckram framing. Company school, also called Patna painting, is style of miniature painting that developed in India in the second half of the 18th century in response to the tastes of the British serving with the East India Company. Favourite subjects were scenes of Indian daily life, local rulers, and sets of festivals and ceremonies. Collectible Oriental Graphic Art, Indian Miniature Painting.
OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION. SIGNS OF WEAR AND AGE. REFER TO PHOTOS.
AVERAGE MOUNTED 5 X 7 IN. ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE.
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Overall good antique condition. Signs of age and wear. Scratches, patina, scuffs. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7386237458662
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