Share: Indian miniatures are a world of art, rich in detail, and cultural significance. These small-scale masterpieces, often patronized by rulers, courtiers, and affluent merchants, represent a unique artistic tradition that flourished across the Indian subcontinent for centuries. Intricate and meticulously created by highly skilled artists trained from a young age, Indian miniatures have always […]
Share:The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford turned down the complete collection, valued at £7.2 million, due to concerns over the works’ provenance. In a 1991 essay on the development of his personal art collection, British painter and printmaker Sir Howard Hodgkin recalled his first purchase of an Indian work of art, a colorful depiction of people lounging in […]
Share:Photo: The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford PanARMENIAN.Net – The Deccan plateau of south-central India was home to a succession of highly cultured Muslim kingdoms with a rich artistic heritage. Under their patronage in the 16th and 17th centuries, foreign influences—notably from Iran, Turkey, eastern Africa, and Europe—combined with ancient and prevailing Indian traditions to create a […]
Share:Display of works from the Al-Thani Collection. NEW YORK: A superb new exhibition ‘Treasures from India: Jewels from the Al-Thani Collection’ begins today, October 28, through January 25, 2015, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, here in New York. Finial from the throne of Tipu Sultan, Mysore, ca. 1790. Gold, inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and […]
Share:New Delhi: A Mughal-era manuscript filled with Indian miniatures discovered locked up in a cupboard inside a rural England castle is now up for sale at Sotheby’s upcoming auction in London. Ancient Indian artifacts Also on offer at the auction titled ‘Art of Imperial India’ scheduled for 8th October is a group of albums containing […]
Share:Renowned Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond (USA) has acquired a rare 18th-century legend scroll from Andhra Pradesh (India), one of the few of its kind to survive today. Dr. Joseph M. Dye III, VMFA’s curatorial chair, reportedly says it is a “rare and unrivaled painting” that is “dramatically” longer than other known […]
Share:The miniature market, long overshadowed by contemporary art, is making a long-awaited comeback In the fluorescent-lit basement of Jehangir Art Gallery, Deepak Natesan, a soft-spoken dealer of bronze figures, stone sculptures and other artefacts, is unwrapping his most precious stock. The Nainsukh of Guler that sold for $2.22 million at a Christie’s auction.The Nainsukh of […]
Share:To illuminate the potential treasure troves lying within the world of ancient art. In a time where traditional investment avenues like stocks and real estate seem shaky, it’s time to turn our attention to undervalued assets with long-term promise. The Hidden Gems of the Past In recent times, whispers have circulated about a surge in […]
Share:Artdaily Nanda Consults the Astrologers, c. 1790, opaque watercolor on paper, 17 x 21 inches. Collection The Art Complex Museum. Image courtesy ExhibitsUSA. UNIVERSITY PARK, PA.- Miniature Worlds: Art from India features watercolors, drawings, and sculpture spanning 400 years of Indian history. The exhibition illuminates various forms of Indic media from the 15th to the […]
