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Lot No. 37: James Forbes

A group of twelve lithographs from the Oriental Memoirs by James Forbes

  • lithographs
  • 1834
  • 12 x 9 Inches

Winning Bid : ₹ 10,920

(Inclusive Buyer's Premium)

Estimate

 10,000 -  15,000


Estimate US$

120-180

Ends at Apr 12, 2023 07:36 PM IST

Quick Overview

Total : 5 bids   |   Next 5 valid bids   | 20% Buyer's Premium   |   Additional Charges   |   Comparable

James Forbes

A group of twelve lithographs from the Oriental Memoirs by James Forbes

Set of 12 lithographs prints people and rulers of Gujarat and Maharashtra, from the book titled Oriental Memoirs by artist James Forbes [1813]. Taken from the Plates Portfolio re-issued in 1834. Drawn 1770s, published 1834. James Forbes lived in India in the 1760s-1780s and all prints are based on drawings made during that period [the dates are printed on each print].
Mounted & Pasted
(i) The Mahratta peshwa and his ministers at poonah (Drawn from an original sketch belonging to sir charles malet). Has a library blind stamp and a monogram top right
Size: 23.4 x 17.1 cm (9.25 x 6.75 inches)

(ii) Ragonath row, Ballajee; Pundit Purdhan, Peshwa of the Mahratta empire
Size: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 inches)

(iii) A Jungam and a Byragee, Hindoo devotees
Size: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 inches)

(iv) A young hindoo among the secular brahmins of distinction
Size: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 inches)

(v) Ryjee sihng, A bhaut in the zinore purgunna
Size: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 inches)

(vi) A Foot soldier in the usual costume of the native Indians
Size: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 inches)

(vii) Mohman Khaun, Nabob of Cambay
Size: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 inches)

(viii) A Coolie chieftain
Size: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 inches)

(ix) An Indian hackeree drawn by Guzerat oxen
Size: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 inches)

(x) A Mahratta a horseman
Size: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 inches)

(xi) Dancing Snake and musicians
Size: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 inches)

(xii) Peasants at the well in Hindostan
Size: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 inches)
Fine Condition
Provenance: Property of a Goan collector

Keywords: Indian, India, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Poona
Fine Condition
Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0211 9100.00 Regular 12-04-2023 07:04:08 PM IST
2 Auto Bid 8250.00 Absentee 12-04-2023 07:04:40 PM IST
3 anon0230 7500.00 Regular 12-04-2023 07:04:40 PM IST
4 Auto Bid 6050.00 Absentee 11-04-2023 03:04:02 PM IST
5 anon0218 5500.00 Regular 11-04-2023 03:04:02 PM IST
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