Art auction: Antique art sculptures, paintings, wood works set to go under the hammer

Indian miniature paintings, bronze, stone sculptures and wood works are all set to be a part of an auction on February 25, 2022 at Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace. Mumbai-based Todywalla Auctions, known as the auctioneers of coins and paper money, are for the first time venturing into classical Indian art. (Source: PR Handout)

Indian sculptures from the Solanki period to bronzes from the Pala period to Deccani Mukhalingas will be up for auction. A media preview ahead of the auction took place on February 10, 2022; Portrait of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah II Company School at Delhi, Circa 1840, Opaque pigment on wasli. (Source: PR Handout)

The elephant, Kavalgaj, drinks from a stream (Rajasthani), Mewar Circa 1765, opaque water-based pigments with gold on wasli. On verso in black ink Devanagari script: 'Maharana Jai Singh ji ro Savari.' (Maharana Jai Singh’s mount). Size: 33 x 22.5 cm.(Source: PR Handout)

"Todywalla Auctions have done several coin auctions in Delhi and all over the country for the last two decades. With this experience they have ventured in the Indian antiquity space curating a well-rounded body of works showcasing Pahari, Rajasthani, Deccani and East India Company school paintings," read the press statement (Source: PR Handout)

According to the statement, entry to the public is free but all Covid-related protocols will be enforced. (Source: PR Handout)

A sculpture depicting Vishnu, Gujarat 12th/13th century, Size: 55 x 28 cm (Source: PR Handout)

A buff sandstone relief panel depicting Varahi, Maharashtra or Madhya Pradesh, 8th/9th century Size: 66 x 38 cm.(Source: PR Handout)

There will also be several category highlights. (Source: PR Handout)

A brass Lingam cover, Karnataka, Circa 18th/19th Century Size: 39 x 24 cm (Source: PR Handout)