A Mughal miniature was sold for ₹119.49 cr at the Christie’s London auction on October 28, becoming the most expensive piece of classical Indian art at the auction. Attributed to one of Akbar’s favourite artists, Basawan, the miniature depicts a family of cheetahs relaxing on a patch of grass in a rocky landscape. It was made in 1575-80.
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Jayant Singh /
04:53 pm on
01 Nov