Miniature Painting on Ivory Taj Mahal - Outstanding

Indian Subcontinent: India: Paintings Pre 1900: item #1100240
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This exquisite miniature painting on ivory paintings was made during the time of British Colonial rule by master craftsman who used single hair brushes to paint the detailed picture of these architectural wonders. The image in this piece this the best example of these miniature paintings we have come across. Look close at the blown up images. It is beautifully mounted in a gilded frame. The ivory painting is rather large being 4 3/4 inches by 3 1/4 inches. The Frame measures 6 1/2 inches by 4 7... Click for details

A Very Good Pair of Indian Miniatures

Indian Subcontinent: India: Paintings Pre 2000: item #1061616

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a very good pair of contemporary Indian miniature paintings of caparisoned elephants, executed in a palette that contrasts rich red with a lavish use of gilt, along with grey, white, and black. Often painted with single-haired sable brushes or their equivalent, some of the details here are so fine they are difficult to appreciate without a jeweler's loop. Even our 6x magnification camera lens does not fully capture all the detail, we can only see it all... Click for details

A Superb Indian Miniature Painting

Indian Subcontinent: India: Paintings Pre 2000: item #1026523

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a superb contemporary Indian miniature painting, executed in a very rich and intricately colored palette of burgundy, pink, dark green, mint green, blue green, mustard, peach, light blue, red, brown, black, white, blue-grey, and gilt. Ordinarily we prefer only the antique miniatures, but we thought this one was so well-done that we made an exception. In fact, in terms of proficiency of the painting here, we would stack this particular one up against t... Click for details

A Fine and Large Tempura on Silk Original "Peshawar"

Indian Subcontinent: India: Paintings Pre 1980: item #1025553

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a fine and large tempura on silk original painting depicting figures in what seems like a celestial dance, almost a magical procession. Back in the day we used to call these compositions "Peshawars," referencing their point of origin as Peshawar Pakistan, but it is possible that similar pieces are being produced in the border regions of Northern India these days as travel through Pakistan has become much more hazardous. ... Click for details

Rajput Miniature Painting of Jaipur Maharajah

Indian Subcontinent: India: Paintings Pre 1900: item #996399
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A mid-19th century Indian miniature painting from Rajasthan depicts Sawai Man Singh, who was Maharajah of Jaipur more than 200 years ago. The strong influence of Mughal style is evident in the exquisite detail of the gold designs on the sword, floral patterns on the shoes, scarf and hem of the robe and in the pose of the subject in profile. Tiny gold designs cover the gold robe, and fine gold lines radiate from a green nimbus. The rich colors are enhanced by a narrow black border with delicate g... Click for details

A Very Fine Indian Miniature Painting

Indian Subcontinent: India: Paintings Pre 2000: item #937199

From our Indian Subcontinent Collection, a very fine contemporary Indian miniature painting, executed in a colorful but subdued palette of red, green, purple, and blue, with a lavish use of gilt highlights and detailing.

Ordinarily we prefer only the antique miniatures, but we thought this one was so well-done that we made an exception. Often painted with single-haired sable brushes or their equivalent, some of the... Click for details

Pair Indian Miniature Botanical Prints

Indian Subcontinent: India: Paintings Pre 1900: item #863919

Pair of Indian Miniature Botanical Prints with Lily Bulbs on border margins, lily in central panel of one, tomato in other, gold leaf in background, newly painted images on manuscript paper 18th-19th century, waterstained and patched areas. Print Size: 6" Width 9.75" Height, framed.

Antique Indian Miniature Painting

Indian Subcontinent: India: Paintings Pre 1837 VR: item #860602

19th century Indian miniature painting of seated woman in palace garden next to a fountain, Jaipur School, early 1800s, some overall wear to pigment, size: 5 1/2 inches by 8 1/4 inches picture size, some reflections from framed glass.

Indian Pichhwai Temple Painting of Radha and Krishna

Indian Subcontinent: India: Paintings Pre 1800: item #825022

A beautiful 18th century Pichhwai, temple painting, of Radha and Krishna in the Garden, Kishangarh Style, this Hindu scene of the God Krishna and his beautiful consort, the Goddess Radha takes place in a lush garden. The sacred mountain rises up behind them and as the two figures embrace at the opening to a cave. At the top of the mountain sits a white palace and the sky is filled with 6 bird-shaped celestial chariots toward the it. On the mountain side and in the garden below are many anim... Click for details

Kishangarh Miniature of Legendary Indian Beauty Radha

Indian Subcontinent: India: Paintings Contemporary: item #808889
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A drawing by contemporary Kishangarh artist Yagya Prakash copies the form of an 18th century painting attributed to Nihal Chand, an artist in the court of Kishangarh Maharajah Sawant Singh. The distinctive Kishangarh School of miniature painting, characterized by elegantly elongated people with pointed chins and long stylized eyes under drooping eyelids, developed in the early 1700s under the patronage of this 10th ruler of Kishangarh. Frequently portrayed as seen here, are Radha, the beautiful... Click for details