4-AH8WP
Antique & Vintage Photographs: INDIA FROM RAJ TO SWARAJ (ASN0021)
15th August 2020 – 15th August 2020
From the Taj Mahal in the North to the Rock Fort Temple in the South and from the Ajanta & Ellora Caves in the East to Calcutta of the 1960s in the West, the specialist and unique auction covers photos of 35 towns, hill stations, cities and states of India showcasing its natural beauty and monuments of its greatness – Red Fort, Charminar (Hyderabad), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Teli Ka Mandir (Gwalior) Chepauk Palace (Chennai) and Victoria Terminus Railway Station (Mumbai) to name a few.
A section is dedicated to the rulers of India’s former Princely States of Alwar, Baroda, Bhavnagar, Cooch Behar, Dharangadhra, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kapurthala, Jammu & Kashmir, Mysore, Nawanagar, Patiala, Palitana and Rewa among many others.
Vintage photos depicting important political events leading up to the Imperial Delhi Durbar and upto the transfer of power and beyond are on offer too.
*The Auction is aptly being held on INDIA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY!
A section is dedicated to the rulers of India’s former Princely States of Alwar, Baroda, Bhavnagar, Cooch Behar, Dharangadhra, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kapurthala, Jammu & Kashmir, Mysore, Nawanagar, Patiala, Palitana and Rewa among many others.
Vintage photos depicting important political events leading up to the Imperial Delhi Durbar and upto the transfer of power and beyond are on offer too.
*The Auction is aptly being held on INDIA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY!
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- ClosedLot 1(4-AH8WP)
MARTIN HURLIMAN (1897 - 1984)
MOUNT ABUMOUNT ABU
Two different views of exquisitely carved Gumbad (sanctum sanctorum) with statue of Jain Tirthankar in Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu, Rajasthan. Very fine tonal quality and sharp photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928
19 x 23 cms each (mounted)Estimate:
₹18,000 – ₹24,000Winning Bid: ₹16,000 
ClosedLot 2(4-AH8WP)MARTIN HURLIMAN (1897 - 1984)
MOUNT ABUMOUNT ABU
An exquisite view of marble pillars in the Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu, Rajasthan. Very fine tonal quality and sharp photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928
19 x 23 cms (mounted)Estimate:
₹12,000 – ₹19,000Winning Bid: ₹14,000- ClosedLot 3(4-AH8WP)
SAMUEL BOURNE (1834 - 1912)
MOUNT ABUMOUNT ABU
The exquisite carved pillars inside a Dilwara Jain Temple, Mount Abu, Rajasthan. Fine albumen prints from original negative plates.
Circa 1910
25 x 20 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)
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Non-ExportableEstimate:
₹18,000 – ₹24,000Winning Bid: ₹8,000 - ClosedLot 4(4-AH8WP)
SAMUEL BOURNE (1834 - 1912)
MOUNT ABUMOUNT ABU
The Dilwara Temples, Mount Abu, Rajasthan. A fine albumen print from original negative.
Circa 1910
25 x 20 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)
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Non-ExportableEstimate:
₹18,000 – ₹24,000 - ClosedLot 5(4-AH8WP)
SAMUEL BOURNE (1834 - 1912)
MOUNT ABUMOUNT ABU
The Sanatorium, Mount Abu, Rajasthan. A fine albumen print from original negative plate.
Circa 1910
25 x 20 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)
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Non-ExportableEstimate:
₹15,000 – ₹24,000 - ClosedLot 6(4-AH8WP)
MARTIN HURLIMAN (1897 - 1984)
BODH GAYABODH GAYA
Three different views of Bodh Gaya Temples, depicting the intricately carved Gopuram from two different angles and showing the main entrance. Very fine vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928
19 x 23 cms each (mounted)Estimate:
₹12,000 – ₹15,000 - ClosedLot 7(4-AH8WP)
MARTIN HURLIMAN (1897 - 1984)
BODH GAYABODH GAYA
Three different views of Bodh Gaya Temples, depicting the intricately carved Buddha sculpture, carved pillars and a Priest performing religious rituals. Very fine quality and clear vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928
19 x 23 cms each (mounted)Estimate:
₹12,000 – ₹15,000Winning Bid: ₹9,000 - ClosedLot 8(4-AH8WP)
NICHOLAS & CO., MADRAS
MADURAIMADURAI
Three panoramic views of Meenakshi Temple in Madura (Madurai,Tamil Nadu), depicting The Great Gopuram, The Golden Lily Tank & Madura City General View. Fine photogravure with sharp contrast in sepia tone from original negative plates.
Circa 1890
25 x 18 cms each (mounted)
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Non-ExportableEstimate:
₹36,000 – ₹45,000Winning Bid: ₹18,000 
ClosedLot 9(4-AH8WP)NICHOLAS & CO., MADRAS
MADURAIMADURAI
Three panoramic views of Meenakshi Temple in Madura (Madurai, Tamil Nadu), depicting The Hilliputu Mantapam, The Koda Stumbham & Temple Tank. Fine photogravure with sharp contrast in sepia tone from original negative plates.
Circa 1890
25 x 18 cms each (mounted)
NOTES
Non-ExportableEstimate:
₹36,000 – ₹45,000Winning Bid: ₹18,000
ClosedLot 12(4-AH8WP)NICHOLAS & CO., MADRAS
TANJORE (THANJAVUR)TANJORE (THANJAVUR)
Three different and exotic views of Siddaramaiah Temple in Tanjore, depicting the Temple walls, General view of the open Grounds and Colossal Dome. Photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1890
25 x 18 cms each (mounted)
NOTES
Non-ExportableEstimate:
₹24,000 – ₹36,000
ClosedLot 13(4-AH8WP)RAJA DEEN DAYAL (1844 - 1905)
TANJORE (THANJAVUR)TANJORE (THANJAVUR)
An intricately carved side view of Subramanya Swamy Temple, Tanjore (Thanjavur). A very fine albumen photo print in good sepia tonal range.
Circa 1875
28 x 23 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)
NOTES
Non-ExportableEstimate:
₹30,000 – ₹40,000Winning Bid: ₹12,000
ClosedLot 14(4-AH8WP)NICHOLAS & CO., MADRAS
TRICHYTRICHY
An exotic and grand view of Sculptures from Horse Court in Ranganatha Temple, Srirangam,Trichy, with the priests standing in the entrance. Excellent photogravure from original negative plate.
Circa 1890
25 x 18 cms (mounted)
NOTES
Non-ExportableEstimate:
₹18,000 – ₹24,000
ClosedLot 15(4-AH8WP)NICHOLAS & CO., MADRAS
TRICHYTRICHY
An exotic and panoramic view of the Rock Fort Temple with scared Tank in the foreground of Trichy Fort. Excellent photogravure from original negative plate.
Circa 1890
25 x 18 cms (mounted)
NOTES
Non-ExportableEstimate:
₹15,000 – ₹20,000
ClosedLot 16(4-AH8WP)PLATE LTD., COLOMBO
COLOMBO (SRI LANKA)COLOMBO (SRI LANKA)
The Hindoo Temples
A very grand view of Colombo's Hindu Temple with local Tamil priests standing outside the entrance of the Temple. Albumen print with sepia tone from original negatives by Plate Ltd., Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Circa 1880
26 x 22 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)
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Non-ExportableEstimate:
₹18,000 – ₹24,000Winning Bid: ₹8,000
ClosedLot 17(4-AH8WP)PLATE LTD., COLOMBO
COLOMBO (SRI LANKA)COLOMBO (SRI LANKA)
The Hindoo Temples
Another very grand view of Colombo's Hindu Temple with local Tamil priests standing outside the entrance of the Temple. Albumen print with sepia tone from original negatives by Plate Ltd., Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Circa 1880
26 x 22 cms (mounted, glazed and framed)
NOTES
Non-ExportableEstimate:
₹18,000 – ₹24,000Winning Bid: ₹8,000
ClosedLot 18(4-AH8WP)MARTIN HURLIMAN (1897 - 1984)
AJANTA & ELLORA CAVESAJANTA & ELLORA CAVES
Four views of Rock Cut Temples at Ajanta & Ellora, western-India. Very fine vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928
19 x 23 cms each (mounted)Estimate:
₹16,000 – ₹20,000Winning Bid: ₹13,000- ClosedLot 19(4-AH8WP)
MARTIN HURLIMAN (1897 - 1984)
AJANTA & ELLORA CAVESAJANTA & ELLORA CAVES
Four views of Rock Cut Temples at Ajanta & Ellora, western-India. Very fine vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928
19 x 23 cms each (mounted)Estimate:
₹16,000 – ₹20,000 
ClosedLot 20(4-AH8WP)MARTIN HURLIMAN (1897 - 1984)
AJANTA & ELLORA CAVESAJANTA & ELLORA CAVES
Four views of Rock Cut Temples at Ajanta & Ellora, western-India. Very fine vintage photogravure from original negative plates.
Circa 1928
23 x 19 cms each (mounted)Estimate:
₹16,000 – ₹20,000
