20th Jun, 2024 11:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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MONUMENTS OF INDIA: THREE BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF GWALIOR'S ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS
Raja Lala Deen Dayal (Indian Photographer, 1844 – 1905), Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, ca. 1880s
MONUMENTS OF INDIA: THREE BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF GWALIOR'S ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS
AN EYE FOR DETAIL: PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ESTATE IN NORTHERN LONDON
Raja Lala Deen Dayal (Indian Photographer, 1844 – 1905), Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, ca. 1880s
Comprising three albumen silver prints showcasing different archaeological and architectural landmarks of Gwalior including sculptural reliefs preserved at the Teli ka Mandir, an 8th - 9th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and the Matrikas located within the Gwalior Fort; and two views of the makbara (mausoleum) of Muhammad Ghous, one from the courtyard with its characteristic sloping roof and geometric jali screens, and the latter of the steps leading to the mausoleum's inner chamber, each print signed 'DD' and numbered respectively 3203, 3206, and 3499, mounted, glazed and framed, each 38.5cm x 42cm including the frame.
Raja Lala Deen Dayal is considered one of the most prominent Indian photographers of the 19th century. His career as a commissioned photographer did not start until the mid-1870s; but by his passing, he had set up studios in Indore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. After gaining great popularity among British citizens for his photographs of the 1875 - 1876 Royal Tour of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Sir Lepel Griffin requested Deen Dayal to join him on his journey through the central regions of India (Bundelkhand) in 1880s, to photograph and record the local ancient architecture and archaeological sites. This experience yielded a portfolio of 86 photographs, known as "Famous Monuments of Central India".
Sold for £418
MONUMENTS OF INDIA: THREE BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF GWALIOR'S ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARKS
AN EYE FOR DETAIL: PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ESTATE IN NORTHERN LONDON
Raja Lala Deen Dayal (Indian Photographer, 1844 – 1905), Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, ca. 1880s
Comprising three albumen silver prints showcasing different archaeological and architectural landmarks of Gwalior including sculptural reliefs preserved at the Teli ka Mandir, an 8th - 9th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and the Matrikas located within the Gwalior Fort; and two views of the makbara (mausoleum) of Muhammad Ghous, one from the courtyard with its characteristic sloping roof and geometric jali screens, and the latter of the steps leading to the mausoleum's inner chamber, each print signed 'DD' and numbered respectively 3203, 3206, and 3499, mounted, glazed and framed, each 38.5cm x 42cm including the frame.
Raja Lala Deen Dayal is considered one of the most prominent Indian photographers of the 19th century. His career as a commissioned photographer did not start until the mid-1870s; but by his passing, he had set up studios in Indore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. After gaining great popularity among British citizens for his photographs of the 1875 - 1876 Royal Tour of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Sir Lepel Griffin requested Deen Dayal to join him on his journey through the central regions of India (Bundelkhand) in 1880s, to photograph and record the local ancient architecture and archaeological sites. This experience yielded a portfolio of 86 photographs, known as "Famous Monuments of Central India".
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 20th Jun, 2024
After much anticipation, Azca Auctions is delighted to announce their inaugural sale, Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, taking place on Thursday 20th June at 11.00am BST.
The sale comprises over 250 lots showcasing the extraordinary diversity and celebrating the artistic craftsmanship of South, Southeast and Central Asia, as well as the Iranian plateau, the Middle East all the way to the Mediterranean shores.
This longed-for, inaugural auction opens with a remarkable Northern London private collection of Indian artefacts, previously unseen in the market. “An Eye for Detail” is meant to illustrate not only the artistic achievements and talents of Indian craftsmen, but also the multi-faceted cultural and religious reality the Indian Subcontinent managed to foster and keep alive throughout centuries. Three generations of collecting collide into a very personal, subjective and unusual selections of tools, vessels, paintings, accessories, photographs and decorative lots that range from £150 to £6,000 GBP, offering a chance to both seasoned buyers and new collectors to make their pick.
Following the private collection selection, the remaining 150 lots are divided between the Arts of South Asia and the Arts of the Islamic Lands, two worlds that, despite their substantial geographic distances, have always been tightly interlinked. Among the highlights, one can count a selection of eight official courtly album portraits of Mughal Emperors (lot 164); a large Qajar polychrome-painted moulded pottery tile with a banquet scene replicating the Safavid frescoes of the Chihil Sotun Palace in Isfahan (lot 206); and lastly, an elegant and intact 16th-century Ottoman Iznik plate with saz leaves and arabesques (lot 262).
Dive into a world of wonders and for any specific query, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Department, Beatrice Campi at beatrice@azcaauctions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
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