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A HAND-COLORED ENGRAVING SHOWING THE SCENE FROM ANGLO-SIKH WAR

Lot No. 147: Henry Martens

A SIKH WAR ENGRAVING, CHARGE OF H.M. 14TH LIGHT DRAGOONS AT THE BATTLE OF RAMNUGGUR

  • Medium: Hand colored aquatint engraving
  • Year: 1851
  • Size: 27.9 x 21.6 inches
  • Place: India

Unsold (reserve not met)

Estimate

 2,00,000 -  4,00,000


Estimate US$

2400-4800

Ends at Aug 23, 2024 08:04 PM IST

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Henry Martens

A SIKH WAR ENGRAVING, CHARGE OF H.M. 14TH LIGHT DRAGOONS AT THE BATTLE OF RAMNUGGUR

Signed in English bottom right
Hand colored aquatint engraving by J Harris after H Martens

Published by Rudolph Ackermann, 26 January 1851

Year: 1851
Framed
Size: 71 x 55 cm (27.9 x 21.6 inches)

During the 2nd Sikh War (1848-1849): The Battle of Ramnagar was fought on the banks of the River Chenab in between British and Sikh forces. The British were led by Sir Hugh Gough, while the Sikhs were led by Sher Singh Attariwalla, During the battle gough ordered the 14th light dragoons and the 5th Bengal light cavalry to attack the Sikh cavalry, They drove back the Sikhs but then came under heavy artillery fire and were forced to retire.

Excellent Condition
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman

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Excellent Condition

This is an auction of pre-owned and old items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use.

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Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0274 250000.00 Regular 23-08-2024 08:08:27 PM IST
2 anon0274 198000.00 Regular 23-08-2024 07:08:40 PM IST
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