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Provenance

Acquired from Rohtas II, Lahore in early 2000s Condition This work is in very good condition as viewed. It is in a temporary frame. Please note in the printed catalogue, the border has been cropped from the image. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. Catalogue Note This painting was completed by Imran Qureshi as a 3 rd year student of miniature painting at the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore, Pakistan. As part of the curriculum designed jointly by Zahoor ul Akhlaq and Ustad Bashir Ahmed, students were required to practice by making copies of the old miniature paintings with some alterations. They were also encouraged to borrow between paintings. Imran Qureshi is currently Assistant Professor of Miniature Painting in the Fine Arts Department of NCA. Qureshi's treatment of clothing and jewelry is exquisite, in particular the detailing of the tie cloth around the waist. The double border has been kept simple in lighter shades, in order to not take away from the portrait. The face is rendered dark as, Imran likely wanted to use the color of the paper (wasli) he chose as the base of this painting, and balanced it in the figure as well, by using it as the skin tone.

Catalog summary

Imran Qureshi Untitled Signed and dated in Urdu lower center Ink and gouache on wasli paper 9 ⅝ x 6 ⅜ in. (24.4 x 16.2 cm.) Executed in 1995 Provenance Acquired from Rohtas II, Lahore in early 2000s Condition This work is in very good condition as viewed. It is in a temporary frame. Please note in the printed catalogue, the border has been cropped from the image. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. Catalogue Note This painting was completed by Imran Qureshi as a 3 rd year student of miniature painting at the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore, Pakistan. As part of the curriculum designed jointly by Zahoor ul Akhlaq and Ustad Bashir Ahmed, students were required to practice by making copies of the old miniature paintings with some alterations. They were also encouraged to borrow between paintings. Imran Qureshi is currently Assistant Professor of Miniature Painting in the Fine Arts Department of NCA. Qureshi's treatment of clothing and jewelry is exquisite, in particular the detailing of the tie cloth around the waist. The double border has been kept simple in lighter shades, in order to not take away from the portrait. The face is rendered dark as, Imran likely wanted to use the color of the paper (wasli) he chose as the base of this painting, and balanced it in the figure as well, by using it as the skin tone.