Miniature Portrait of a Lady

Description:

Miniature Portrait of a Lady, India, 19th century, opaque color and gold on wasli, depicting a woman holding a cup, wearing a transparent veil and choli, skirt, and beaded and gold jewelry, in a brass openwork frame with elephant motifs, sight size 6 x 4 in.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Arthur L. and Genevieve S. Funk.
Estimate $800-1,200

Bottom right corner torn, glued down, small hole in bottom of painting, few areas of surface paint and gilt loss.


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