Historical Indian objects including two intact Mughal’jamas’, a pair of gem-set bracelets and a full ‘thewa’ jewellery set will beauctioned by Sotheby’s London on July 9.
The upcoming auction, “Recollections of Places Past:Property from the Estate of Sir John and Lady Smith”, will offer a privatecollection featuring paintings from the Old Masters, Impressionist and ModernBritish periods, as well as rare objects, furniture and jewellery.
The two ‘jamas’, a full-skirted coat part of the Mughalroyal court costume for men, are estimated to sell for 3,000-5,000 poundsterling (Rs 2.6-Rs 4.3 lakh), Sotheby’s said.
Two items, which were earlier in the collection of Raja ManSingh — one of the principal taluqdars (landowners) of Faizabad — are also onoffer.
A pair of enamelled and gem-studded, gilded bracelets(‘karas’) could sell between 4,000 and 6,000 pound sterling (Rs 3.5-Rs 5.2lakh), the auction house said.
A 19th century ‘thewa’ parure from Rajasthan, comprising anecklace, a pair of earrings, a bracelet and a brooch is estimated to sell for12,000-18,000 pound sterling (Rs 10.4-Rs 15.6 lakh).