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Indian paintings of Alexander sold for £70,760, over 88 times estimate

Recently, six exquisite paintings portraying moments from Alexander the Great's life captivated bidders at an auction. Originating from North India around 1500, these pieces were initially valued between £600 and £800, yet they soared to an astonishing £70,760 at Lyon & Turnbull. Their connection to the Persian literary heritage and the Sultanate era underlines the remarkable blend of art and…

Indian paintings of Alexander sold for £70,760, over 88 times estimate

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