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Commissioned for the Maharajah by Minton, the plate measures 23cm in diameter and is embellished in gold. It is expected to fetch up to C$5,000. Maharaja Duleep Singh was the last Maharajah of the Sikh Empire. He was the youngest son of the legendary “Lion of the Punjab” Ranjit Singh and Jind Kaur. Duleep Singh rose to power after a series of intrigues, in which several other claimants to the throne and to the Kooh-i-Noor diamond, killed each other. The young maharaja was much admired by Queen Victoria, who is reported to have written, "Those eyes and those teeth are too beautiful". The Queen was godmother to several of his children. Another highlight is an early painting of Tipu Sultan, the tiger of Mysore. It is expected to sell for up to $5,000. Specialist Richard West-Wood Brookes said " We are excited about this sale, Duleep Singh remains a very important figure in British and Indian History" The sale will also include several artifacts relating to India and the Punjab ranging from miniature paintings, objects and historical documents. It takes place on September 27th at Mullock's auction house. For more information go to www.mullocksauctions.co.uk. |
A scarce 19th century dinner plate used by the last Sikh King Maharajah Duleep Singh of the Punjab will be auctioned later this month at British auction house Mullock's.