AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF A NAYIKA AND HER SAKHI Pahari, early 19^th century. Ink, gilt, and watercolors on paper. The heroine holding fly-whisk in her left hand and raising her right, looking toward her sakhi, the two standing face to face in a palace terrace setting. Both wearing elaborate robes and richly adorned with fine jewelry. The background with a mountain landscape.

Provenance: Old Swiss private collection, acquired before 1965, probably during the 1940s and 1950s at Arcade Gallery, London, and thence by descent.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear.

Dimensions: Image size 20 x 16.5 cm, Size incl. frame 41.3 x 36.3 cm

Matted and framed behind glass.

Auction result comparison: Compare a related Indian miniature painting of a nayika and her sakhi at Indian, Himalayan & Southeast Asian Works Of Art on 15 March 2017, lot 282, sold for USD 5,000.