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348 - An Indian drawing of a panoramic view of Madras, first half of the 19th century, Southern India, Chennai (Madras), a large landscape drawing on five joined lined paper sheets, depicting the Tombs of Mahomedans, Fort St. George and the Governor's House, English inscriptions in red, enclosed in black rules, featuring three watermarks with a fleur-de-lys, probably a British watermark in use between 1717 and 1818 in Devon, UK, two sheets indistinctly watermarked, pen and ink drawing (33.5 x 223cm) Condition Report: Small tears present at the edge of the paper. Some of the glued sheets are misaligned. Minor minors and dirt present associated with age and use. For further images please request a condition report.
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£1,500 - 2,500 (€1,700 - 3,000)Sale fees
An Indian drawing of a panoramic view of Madras, first half of the 19th century, Southern India, Chennai (Madras), a large landscape drawing on five joined lined paper sheets, depicting the Tombs of Mahomedans, Fort St. George and the Governor's House, English inscriptions in red, enclosed in black rules, featuring three watermarks with a fleur-de-lys, probably a British watermark in use between 1717 and 1818 in Devon, UK, two sheets indistinctly watermarked, pen and ink drawing (33.5 x 223cm) Condition Report: Small tears present at the edge of the paper. Some of the glued sheets are misaligned. Minor minors and dirt present associated with age and use. For further images please request a condition report.
Auction details
Asian and Islamic Art - Day OneAuction house
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