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Mughal Horse Portrait on Silk
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Mughal Horse Portrait on Silk

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 February 2025 · Antiques Decorative
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Description

circa 1900 very decorative gouache study on silk of a decorated horse within floral border, laid on panel and framed

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Mughal Horse Painting to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119115
Description
Circa 1900 very decorative gouache study on silk of a decorated horse within floral border, laid on panel and framed
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Mughal Horse Painting to the 1900s.

Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119115
Antiques Decorative
Antiques Decorative
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With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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A framed square silk painting depicting a decorated horse in profile against a textured gold background within a patterned floral border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A framed square silk painting depicting a decorated horse in profile against a textured gold background within a patterned floral border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mughal Horse Portrait on Silk

Archive II A framed square silk painting depicting a decorated horse in profile against a textured gold background within a patterned floral border. View II
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Location
136 Battersea Business Centre
99 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5QL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jdrake
Verified Since Mar 2015
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 1,090
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Location: 136 Battersea Business Centre, 99 Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5QL, United Kingdom
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A framed square silk painting depicting a decorated horse in profile against a textured gold background within a patterned floral border.
Mughal Horse Portrait On Silk
Ref: SA1119115
A framed square silk painting depicting a decorated horse in profile against a textured gold background within a patterned floral border.
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  • ObjectPaintings & Wall Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMughal
  • MaterialSilk, Pigment, Wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsEquestrian subject, Floral border, Ornate caparison
  • SizeH 125 cm (49 in) x W 128 cm (50 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

Mughal painting developed in the South Asian subcontinent during the 16th to 19th centuries, originating from Persian miniature traditions blended with Indian Hindu and Islamic artistic influences.

Traditional pieces are typically executed using mineral and vegetable pigments on supports such as handmade paper, cotton fabric, or fine silk textiles, often framed within elaborate decorative borders.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining the fineness of the brushwork, the use of natural pigments, the ageing characteristics of the textile or paper support, and traditional border motifs.

Such pieces serve as striking focal points in study rooms, hallways, or living spaces, often hung against dark or neutral walls to highlight the rich pigments and detailed craftsmanship.

Preservation requires framing behind UV-protective glass, maintaining stable humidity levels, and keeping the artwork away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the delicate silk and pigments.
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