A lady being observed by her lover, folio from a Ragamala series

Bikaner school Within an intricately pillared terrace, against a verdant backdrop, a lady, seated on an elaborate gold throne, inspects herself in a mirror held by an attendant. A second female attendant caresses the princess’s hennaed feet. Hidden amongst the foliage is a prince who peers at the toilet scene. From 1890s Hugh Gracey, purchased in India [1] ? General Sir Douglas Gracey (1894-1964), by descent from his father, Hugh Gracey [2] Anonymous collector Acquired from General Sir Douglas Gracey (1894-1964) 1999 Sale, London, Phillips Son & Neale Limited, Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art Including Jades, Textiles and Fans, November 19, 1999, lot no. 188, “A Mughal Period Miniature” From 1999 to 2004 Sam Fogg, Rare Books and Manuscripts, London, purchased at auction, “Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art Including Jades, Textiles and Fans,” Phillips Son & Neale Limited, London, Nov. 19, 199, lot no. 188, “A Mughal Period Miniature” [3] From 2004 to 2018 Catherine Glynn Benkaim, Beverly Hills, California, purchased from Sam Fogg, Rare Books and Manuscripts, London in July 2004 From 2018 Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, partial gift and purchase from Catherine Glynn Benkaim Notes: [1] Hugh Gracey purchased the painting in India while he was in the Indian Civil Service in the 1890s. See Phillips Son and Neale Limited auction catalogue, November 19, 1999. [2] Sir Douglas Gracey was the last British Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan army. [3] According to information provided by Sam Fogg, Rare Books and Manuscripts. National Museum of Asian Art Collection Hugh Gracey Sir Douglas Gracey (1894-1964) Phillips Son & Neale, Ltd Sam Fogg, Ltd. (established 1986) Catherine Glynn Benkaim