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LOT 197

Ancient Architecture In Hindostan By James Fergusson

World Of Collectibles Auction9 Oct - 10 Oct, 2025

Description:
Publisher:J. Hogarth, London
Year:1848
Plates:23
Size:22 X 15 X 1.5 In
Total No. Of Pages:68

Estimate

₹ 4,00,000 - ₹ 5,00,000

Sold for

₹ 4,55,400

Inclusive of margin

The Book By James Fergusson, A Scottish Architectural Historian Remembered&Nbsp;For His Study Of Indian Architecture And Antiquities, Is A Foundational Text In&Nbsp;The Field. It Offers Some Of The Earliest Documentation And Analysis Of Indian&Nbsp;Sites Explored In The 19Th Century, With Descriptions And Illustrations Of&Nbsp;Monuments Such As The Gateway Of Sanchi, The Temples Of Bhubaneswar,&Nbsp;Puri, And Konark, The Jaya Stambha At Chittor, Bundi’S Palace And Stepwell,&Nbsp;And The Rock-Cut Temples At Mahabalipuram. Fergusson’S Work Remains An&Nbsp;Important Reference, Capturing Early Observations And Records Of Structures&Nbsp;That Have Since Changed Or Deteriorated.

The Book Is Well-Used And Shows Age-Related Wear.

Provenance: Property From A Collection Based In New Delhi

This Lot Is Over One Hundred Years Old Or National Art Treasure, Cannot Be&Nbsp;Exported Out Of India As Per Antiques And Art Treasures Act, 1972 (Payment&Nbsp;Only In Indian Rupees)

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