Indian, Moghul / Mughal miniature paintings, 17th to 20th century

Joyful Rain: Mughal Miniature Painting, 19th Century

Indian Mughal miniature painting depicting the Joy of rain, possibly 19th century, ink and gouache on paper, 24 x 18 cm (image)

Mughal Hunting Party

Indian Mughal miniature painting, 'Hunting Party', 19th century, calligraphy inscription verso., gouache, ink & gilt on paper, 34 x 25.5 cm sheet

Mughal Miniature Paintings of Princes and Harem

Three Indian Mughal miniature paintings depicting princes and harem, one with the Red Fort in the background. Various sizes, largest 19 x 12 cm. Slight loss to surface of one.

Pink Burraqs with Allah Votive Structure

A Mughal miniature painting, Northern India, late18th/early 19th century, two Burraq, Farsi Calligraphic panel verso, gouache, gold and pigment on wasli paper, this painting depicts a pair of mirroring pink Burraqs on a blue background, with an…

Bazar Mughal: Todi Ragini with Hunter and Deer

A Mughal miniature painting, Bazar Mughal, Northern India, late19th/early 20th century, Todi Ragini, gouache on wasli paper, mounted on Chinese silk, showing a serene landscape with a woman under a tree on a mound and two recumbent deer, broken by the…

Moonlit Couple in Garden Pavilion Listening to Music

A Mughal miniature painting, Regional Mughal/Northern India, late 19th century, couple in a garden pavilion at night/Raga Deepak, gouache, gold and pigment on wasli paper, inscribed verso 'Deepak raag pancham?', depicting a couple in a moonlit garden…

Mughal Courtesan Miniature Painting with Arabic Calligraphy Verso

A Mughal miniature painting, Northern India, late 19th century, courtesan with calligraphy panel verso, gouache, gold and pigment on wasli paper, the standing figure with finely painted details to the features and dress, possibly a portrait of a favourite…

Mogul Lady Under Tree: Delicate Miniature Painting

Mogul miniature painting. Delicate painting of a lady standing under a tree. Gouache, ink and gilt 13.5 x 9.5 cm

19th Century Indian Company School Mosque Miniature

An Indian 'Company School' architectural miniature painting, 19th century, the finely painted oval format miniature depicting a white marble Mughal mosque or mausoleum surrounded by verdant gardens and figures. Framed and glazed. The miniature 8.5 cm high…

Mughal Mystic and Attendant in Rocky Landscape

An Indian Mughal miniature painting, 18th century, exceptionally finely painted and gilded, depicting a mystic with a young attendant within a rocky landscape with trees, surrounded by birds, within a textured red boder. Framed and glazed in a fine…

Indian Moghul Miniature Portrait Paintings (18th/19th Century)

Three fine Indian Moghul miniature portrait paintings on card, 18th/19th century, remains of inscriptions verso (illegible), 8.5 x 6 cm

Mughal Miniature Paintings: Hunting and Portrait

Two vintage Indian Mughal miniature paintings, comprising a hunting scene with figures on horseback and foot, and a portrait of a Prince with a falcon, probably Jahangir, height 26.5 cm, width 12.5 cm, and smaller

Indian Mughal Miniature Paintings - Courtship and Pavilion Scenes

Two vintage Indian Mughal miniature paintings, comprising a courtship scene set in a walled garden within intricately patterned bands and mihrabs and a wide floral border, and a pavilion scene at night with female attendants helping a sleeping woman,…

Mughal Court Miniatures with Music and Majesty

Pair Indian Mughal style miniature paintings. Each depicting scenes of the Royal court, with musicians, servants and courtiers. With arabesque borders. Gouache and ink 36 x 28 cm

Mughal Prince in Mustard Jama with Sheathed Sword

A 19th century Indian miniature of a Mughal prince, standing wearing mustard jama and holding a large, sheathed sword. Oval 13 x 7.5 cm

Mughal Equestrian Hunt Scene with Urdu Script Borders

An Indian Mughal miniature painting, an equestrian hunt scene, with Urdu script to the borders. Framed, overall, 25.5 cm x 18 cm.

Mughal Miniature: Figures in Garden Pavilion

A Mughal Indian miniature, 18th century, depicting figures before a garden pavillion, with urdu script to the upper register, the Virtue Collection, 24 cm high, 14 cm wide

Mughal Miniature: Yogi with Devotee and St John Engraving

A north Indian Mughal miniature of a Yogi with a Devotee 18th century, depicting a yogi seated on a tiger skin before a forest shrine, giving audience to a young Prince, painted on paper in the Mughal style, Delhi school. On the reverse is an engraving of…

Mughal Couple Portrait from 17th Century India

Indian miniature painting Mughal 17th century portrait of a courting couple. Insect holes upper left. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, 23 x 16.5 cm

Mughal Musical Performance in Allahabad Palace

Large Indian miniature painting Mughal a musical Performance. In the Allahabad Palace grounds 1720. Label verso with description. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current…

Siege of Ranthambore Fort - Indian Mughal painting

Large Indian miniature painting Mughal 18th century Siege of the Ranthambore Fort. Inscribed with title verso in ink. Partial tears & retouching (masking tape). Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s)…

Mughal Princess Miniature Portrait on Ivory

Indian miniature portrait on ivory of a Mughal Princess. Provenance: A former diplomatic family based in the ACT (collection formed in the 1950s & 60s); by descent to the current owner, height 11 cm

Mughal Miniature Portraits of Raj Emperors and Consorts

A group of six Mughal portrait miniatures, late 19th to early 20th century, oval half portraits of three raj emperors and their consorts in jewel like watercolours with gilt enrichments upon ivory panels, height 7 cm, width 6 cm

Nobleman and Courtesan: Mughal Miniature

A Mughal miniature depicting a Noble man on horseback, 19th century, the male figure mounted on a finely bridled horse, gazing at a courtesan wading through the stream, circa 1800, 23.5 x 18 cm

Mughal Noblemen Miniature Portrait on Ivory

19th century miniature portrait of a Mughal noblemen. On ivory. Approx 5 cm diameter

Chubby Bearded Sitar Player Miniature

Mughal miniature, colour and ink on ivory a Chubby Bearded Sitar player, India, mid 20th century, very fine detailing, wearing a turban with jewelled aigrette, picked out in gold, the three stringed lute, the trim of the costume and turban..., 14 x 21 cm

Mogul King and Attendants in 17th Century Indian Miniatures

17th century Indian miniatures, depicting a mogul King and attendants, framed label verso 'Sir Akbar Hayadris collection', (Sir Muhammud Akbar Nazar Ali Hydari, Prime Minster of Hyderabad), titled in pencil and stating'Required by Hyderbad Museum, 25 cm x…

Mughal Emperor and Subjects Miniature

A Mughal miniature, probably 18th century, depicting an emperor and his subjects, 24 x 29.5 cm

Mughal Couple on Dais with Servants and Musicians

A Mughal miniature painting on ivory panel, depicting a couple on a raised dais attended by servants and musicians in micro-mosaic frame. 12 x 8 cm

18th Century Indian Erotic Miniature Painting

A hand-painted Indian miniature, late 18th century, depicting an erotic scene of Mughal with consort, natural pigments on paper, unframed, 26 x 19 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Hong Kong, purchased in London

Horse and Master in 19th Century Indian Miniature

An Indian miniature, with a Liberal use of gold, ink and pastel colours on paper, 19th century, a horse looks on while his master is lying on a blue silk rug with gold vines going back and forth, while the servant boy keeps the fire burning. Three lines…