A portrait of Takoji Holkar smoking a hookah under a canopy,

A portrait of Takoji Holkar smoking a hookah under a canopy, India, Delhi, early 19th century
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 GBP
LOT SOLD. 6,000 GBP (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Gouache with gold on paper, inscription of identification in nast`aliq at upper centre "Takoji Howalkar Subedar", mounted on an album page with borders of stout cream paper decorated with gold flowers, reverse with an inscription in an English hand in brown ink (probably William Fraser's hand) "Tukojee Holker"
painting: 28 by 19cm.

leaf: 45.9 by 30.4cm.