1950 Said Khan by Bitchitr Rai , Original Gold-Leafed Parisian Lithograph

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An incredible rare large original gold-leafed offset lithograph "Portrait of Said Khan" after 17th century Indian painting. Said Khan seated … more An incredible rare large original gold-leafed offset lithograph "Portrait of Said Khan" after 17th century Indian painting. Said Khan seated on a bay horse which capers in the manner of the coursiers of King Louis XIV. At the bottom of the lithograph, one reads in the print: "Work of Bitchitr Rai".

Comes from a rare first limited edition art folio published by Les Editions du Chene in Paris, France in 1950. Printed on one side. Tipped-in on an insert of heavy paper. Numbered "III" at the lower right corner of the insert. Gold-leafed and very detailed. Superb quality, rich colors, excellent condition - very minor age wear on edges of the insert, never used.

Image 8.8"W x 12.65"H - the same as the original artwork.

The original 17th century Indian portrait of Said Khan is 8.8"W x 12.6"H, Collection J. Pozzi.

Certificate of Authenticity (COA) can be provided by request, with a purchase. We have 8 magnificent pieces from this extremely rare art folio offered for sale at our Print Shop. less