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Indian Art: "Everything is sensuality, luxury and ease" in the royal paintings of Jodhpur

Financial Times / September 2nd, 2009

The British Museum has decided to extend its superb exhibition of Indian paintings from the palace at Jodhpur into October. Three rulers of Marwar, each with their very different interests and temperaments, commissioned these works from the 17th to 19th centirues. One of these warrior maharajas, ...

Serenity now: Chinese Buddha heads Jenack auction

Auction Central News / August 6th, 2009

CHESTER, N.Y. - William Jenack Auctioneers will conduct a 395-lot Fine Art & Antiques auction, featuring a special selection of Asian art, on Aug. 9. Highlights include a Chinese carved limestone head of Buddha, Sui (581-618 A.D.) with an estimate of $4,000 to $6,000...