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Record for a Scene of Daily Life in the Punjab

Result EUR458,000
Published on , by Philippe Dufour
Auction on 17 June 2021 - 14:30 (CEST) - 11, rue de l'Église - 25000 Besançon

Sixteen Indian miniatures from the same private collection provided a glimpse of the customs and habits of this North Indian state, including a striking vision of the Golden Temple.

North India, Punjab, Amritsar, signed by Bishan Singh (1836 - c. 1900), c. 1850-1872,... Record for a Scene of Daily Life in the Punjab

North India, Punjab, Amritsar, signed by Bishan Singh (1836 - c. 1900), c. 1850-1872, scene of daily life at Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple of Amritsar, gouache and gold on paper, 48.2 x 64.7 cm/19 x 25.5 in.
Result: €458,000

A gouache with gold highlights entitled Scene of Daily Life at Harmandir Sahib: The Golden Temple of Amritsar (48.2 x 64.7 cm/18.9 x 25.5 in) garnered the top price in this sale—an astonishing €458,000, fifteen…
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Thursday 17 June 2021 - 14:30 (CEST)
11, rue de l'Église - 25000 Besançon
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