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Portraits and group photographs depicting the Maharaja or a Maharani of Gwalior, a set of 6 silver paper prints, India, 20th century: 

1 full-length portrait of the Maharani Chinku Bai Raje Scindia of Gwalior, in an interior, leaning on a chair, ca 1905, 18.5x13 cm 
1 full-length portrait of Maharani Gajra Raje Scindia of Gwalior, standing in an interior, leaning on a chair, 1929, signed on the cardboard "Gajra Scindia", and stamped "P. K. CHOWDHARY, PHOTOGRAPHER, BOMBAY", 19x13.5 cm 
1 full-length portrait of Maharani Chinku Bai Raje Scindia of Gwalior, seated in an interior, on an armchair, ca. 1905, 18.5x13 cm
1 full-length portrait of Madhavrao II Scindia, Maharaja of Gwalior, standing in an interior, leaning against a desk, holding a cane, decorated with a medal, ca 1905, 30x20 cm. Provenance: Bonhams, London, 13 October 2006, lot no. 183. The photograph is described as possibly by Vandyk
1 group portrait including Madhavrao II Scindia, surrounded by others in military dress, ca 1905, 17.5x32.5 cm (damages and lacks). Provenance: Bonhams, London, 13 October 2006, lot n°181
1 group portrait including Madhavrao II Scindia, surrounded by others, ca 1905, on card with inscription "Maharaja Sir Madho Rao dressed in civilian clothes (Kuladhar safa) and three friends", 27x33.5 cm (small restorations). Provenance: Bonhams, London, 13 October 2006, lot n°182.  The print is attributed to Lafayette Studios. A similar print was also sold at Bonhams, London, 13 October 2006, lot no. 178.

Lot 3458
Estimate
CHF 400 - 600
Adjudicated(excl. fees)
CHF 600

Description

Portraits and group photographs depicting the Maharaja or a Maharani of Gwalior, a set of 6 silver paper prints, India, 20th century: 


1 full-length portrait of the Maharani Chinku Bai Raje Scindia of Gwalior, in an interior, leaning on a chair, ca 1905, 18.5x13 cm 

1 full-length portrait of Maharani Gajra Raje Scindia of Gwalior, standing in an interior, leaning on a chair, 1929, signed on the cardboard "Gajra Scindia", and stamped "P. K. CHOWDHARY, PHOTOGRAPHER, BOMBAY", 19x13.5 cm 

1 full-length portrait of Maharani Chinku Bai Raje Scindia of Gwalior, seated in an interior, on an armchair, ca. 1905, 18.5x13 cm

1 full-length portrait of Madhavrao II Scindia, Maharaja of Gwalior, standing in an interior, leaning against a desk, holding a cane, decorated with a medal, ca 1905, 30x20 cm. Provenance: Bonhams, London, 13 October 2006, lot no. 183. The photograph is described as possibly by Vandyk

1 group portrait including Madhavrao II Scindia, surrounded by others in military dress, ca 1905, 17.5x32.5 cm (damages and lacks). Provenance: Bonhams, London, 13 October 2006, lot n°181

1 group portrait including Madhavrao II Scindia, surrounded by others, ca 1905, on card with inscription "Maharaja Sir Madho Rao dressed in civilian clothes (Kuladhar safa) and three friends", 27x33.5 cm (small restorations). Provenance: Bonhams, London, 13 October 2006, lot n°182.  The print is attributed to Lafayette Studios. A similar print was also sold at Bonhams, London, 13 October 2006, lot no. 178.

Condition report

Princesse de Gwalior: 
Tirage collé à un carton, lui-même scotché à un passepartout

Princesse de Gwalior, cachet P. K. Chowdhary:
Tirage collé à un carton 
Inscription manuscrite "Gajra Scindia" sur le carton, avec cachet "P. K. CHOWDHARY, PHOTOGRAPHER, BOMBAY"
Verso du carton: inscription manuscrite "Princesse de Gwalior, 12 ans, mars 1929"

Maharani de Gwalior: 
Tirage collé à un carton, lui-même scotché à un passepartout
Petits manques à la surface

Madhavrao II Scindia: 
Tirage collé à un carton
Peu de petits manques à la surface, le plus important se trouvant en haut à droite
Inscriptions au crayon au verso, dont "Maharajah Sincia of Gwalior"
Quelques déchirures 

Portrait de groupe avec Madhavrao II Scindia: 
Tirage collé à un carton, lui-même scotché à un passepartout
Rayures de surface 
Quelques taches 
Quelques manques à la surface, le plus important étant sous le passe-partout 
Une partie du tirage, sous le passe-partout, manque 

Portrait de groupe avec Madhavrao II Scindia et amis: 
Tirage collé sur un carton. Déchirures et manques sur le carton 
Quelques déchirures
Quelques petits manques à la surface
Petites restaurations
Carton avec inscription "Maharaja Sir Madho Rao dressed in civilian clothes (Kuladhar safa) and three friends"

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