Osian's Auction Catalogue Indian Antiquities Modern Contemporary Fine Arts and Books | April 2017

30 | Osian’s–Connoisseurs of Art 10 Focus on the Company School a. Painting in British India 1757-1857 A very early catalogue of an exhibition, held in USA in 1963 pp. 43 / Fine Softcover / 9.5 x 6.75 inches 16-page essay by George D. Bearce 4 page introduction to catalogue by Stuart C. Welch List of 50 exhibits 11 full-page b&w illustrations b. The British in India Catalogue of an exhibition held in 1973 in Brighton 2-page Introduction by Michael Edwardes pp. 71 with 16 full-page b&w plates and bibliography softcover/ 8 x 8.5 inches c. Indian Painting During the British Period Rare 1986 sale catalogue of a London gallery pp. 36 with 10 full-page colour plates printed on one side only and 9 b&w small illustrations in the text. In addition the cover is a ‘double spread’ painting with 6 characters shown front and back A total of 53 items are listed Softcover / 8.5 x 7 inches d. Indian Painting for British Patrons 1770-1860 46-page catalogue of an exhibition held in London in February-March 1991 Foreword by Niall Hobhouse 21 items with full-page colour illustrations and facing detailed descriptions. 2 items have 2 small b&w illustrations to support text. Softcover/ 9.5 x 7 inches e. A Journey Through India – Company School Pictures Sale catalogue issued in UK in 1996, consisting of watercolours by various Company School artists. pp. 44 with 20 items, each reproduced in colour and described in detail and with a bibliography. 7-page Introduction by William Dalrymple Softcover / 10.5 x 8.5 inches f. Indian Painting for the British 1780-1880 A large and lovely full-colour catalogue issued by a London gallery in 2001 28 items, each with full-page illustration and description on facing page. 1 is a foldout [procession of mughal emperor akbar II]. Covers Calcutta, Patna, Lucknow, Delhi artists’ works 12 x 9.5 inches cardcover with dustjacket g. Indian Painters – British Masters Company Paintings from the W. R. Johnston Collection By Richard Runnels Catalogue issued in 2004 pp. 32 with bibliography 8 full-page illustrations + 13 illustrations in the text Softcover / 12 x 8.5 inches Provenance Eminent Private Collector of Rare Books & Prints, Dehra Dun INR 30,000 – 45,000 USD 450 – 670 Set of 7 a b c d f e g