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Asian Art Auction

December 02, 2013

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LOT 38

Lot 38

Mughal School

Mughal School
Lot 38 Details
Mughal School

RUSTAM SAVES BIZHAN FROM THE WELL, 16TH/17TH CENTURY

Tempera on paper laid down on card with gold grisaille animal borders
with borders 17.7" x 14" — 45 x 35.5 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$4,000

Realised: $71,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

A Toronto Private Collection of South Asian Miniatures (Lots 38-52)
Acquired directly from the Estate of Theordore Allen Heinrich (1910-1981). Professor Heinrich was an art historian, curator and educator. From 1955 to 1962, he was the director of the Royal Ontario Museum, and afterwards he taught art history at the University of Saskatchewan and York University.

Note:

Compare to a similar example found in the Harvard Art Museum, Calderwood Collection of Islamic Art, no. 2002.50.35, dated to the mid-16th century.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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