“Painting the Maharaja” Christie’s sale (18 May – 25 May 2017)
A Seated Portrait of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala (1900-1938) as a Young Prince. North India, c. 1900. Opaque pigments on paper (59.3 x 40.4cm)
One of three forthcoming Christie’s London auctions, Painting the Maharaja showcases, in 30 lots, the Indian art of portraiture. Nawabs, Maharajas and their courtesans from India’s fabled courts of Delhi, Patiala, Gwalior, Lucknow and others. Estimates range from £1,200 to £18,000.
“Together, these exquisite works testify to the changing landscape of India’s visual culture – a country whose rich artistic tradition continues to inform its contemporary identity” Christie’s London
