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The edges of the folio are slightly trimmed. Minor tears and losses to the edges and outer margins. The inner borders with a few scattered pinholes and minute spots of damage. The painting with minor areas of rubbing and losses to pigments, a few scattered spots of discolouration. The inscription to upper centre reads 'fateh seer(?) badshah' (Victorious ...(?) Emperor). The reverse with some scuffing to the orange and blue margins. The calligraphic panel with edges trimmed, a few tears to the paper, slight smudging to the ink and small scattered areas of damage more visible in the lower half and around the edges.
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Lot 11Sale 19648
DELHI SCHOOL, NORTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY THE MUGHAL EMPEROR AKBAR ON A HUNTING EXPEDITION Estimate: GBP 700 - 1,000
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