Persian and Indian miniatures, manuscripts and calligraphy, the property of the late Major D.I.M. Macaulay (sold by order of his executrix)
Publisher: Sotheby's
Published: 1941
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Notes: Sale code: CHERRY.

Comprising a drawing of Tamerlane as Conqueror by Bihzad, three leaves from a sketch book signed Bihzad, a drawing of a dove by Mansur, a manuscript with pen drawings by Mirak, and important works by or attributed to Muhammad Nadir of Samarqand, Ashraf-u-Sadiq, Mansur, Abdus-Samad, Mirak, and other court painters, an autograph letter of Sultan Husayn Mirza, a superb binding of Samarqand leather, etc. Also, Oriental miniatures, etc., sold for the benefit of H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester's Red Cross and St. John's Fund.

Sale code: CHERRY.

Place of sale: London.

Date of sale: June 24, 1941.