Sharad Mohan
@sharadmohan.bsky.social
Art and History lover.
Delhi, Dalhousie and London.
Indian & Punjabi.
Fiercely Secular.
Twitter @ssharadmohhan
Delhi, Dalhousie and London.
Indian & Punjabi.
Fiercely Secular.
Twitter @ssharadmohhan
A lively study of an unruly elephant by a c1720 - 30 CE Kota Rajasthan by an artist who has skillfully captured the energy, movement & the playful power of a young elephant.
From the Welch colln sold by Sotheby's.
This distinctive style is typical of 17-18th century artists of the Kota atelier.
From the Welch colln sold by Sotheby's.
This distinctive style is typical of 17-18th century artists of the Kota atelier.
December 21, 2023 at 12:19 PM
A lively study of an unruly elephant by a c1720 - 30 CE Kota Rajasthan by an artist who has skillfully captured the energy, movement & the playful power of a young elephant.
From the Welch colln sold by Sotheby's.
This distinctive style is typical of 17-18th century artists of the Kota atelier.
From the Welch colln sold by Sotheby's.
This distinctive style is typical of 17-18th century artists of the Kota atelier.
Fascinating!
The WhatsApp University (used in India to describe people's education who peddle fake news or give incredible information) does throw up such interesting Memes which enrich my day.
Like this one on the Mughal ruler Babur
Hats off to the person who does such mind blowing research.
The WhatsApp University (used in India to describe people's education who peddle fake news or give incredible information) does throw up such interesting Memes which enrich my day.
Like this one on the Mughal ruler Babur
Hats off to the person who does such mind blowing research.
December 20, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Fascinating!
The WhatsApp University (used in India to describe people's education who peddle fake news or give incredible information) does throw up such interesting Memes which enrich my day.
Like this one on the Mughal ruler Babur
Hats off to the person who does such mind blowing research.
The WhatsApp University (used in India to describe people's education who peddle fake news or give incredible information) does throw up such interesting Memes which enrich my day.
Like this one on the Mughal ruler Babur
Hats off to the person who does such mind blowing research.
General Jean-François Allard with his family on the terrace of their house at Lahore.
1836 CE painting by Imam Baksh Lahori from the Welch collection sold Sothebys (£127,000)
A former French Commander assigned to Sikh Army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Allard is seated here with his wife Banu Pan Dei.
1836 CE painting by Imam Baksh Lahori from the Welch collection sold Sothebys (£127,000)
A former French Commander assigned to Sikh Army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Allard is seated here with his wife Banu Pan Dei.
December 17, 2023 at 12:21 PM
General Jean-François Allard with his family on the terrace of their house at Lahore.
1836 CE painting by Imam Baksh Lahori from the Welch collection sold Sothebys (£127,000)
A former French Commander assigned to Sikh Army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Allard is seated here with his wife Banu Pan Dei.
1836 CE painting by Imam Baksh Lahori from the Welch collection sold Sothebys (£127,000)
A former French Commander assigned to Sikh Army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Allard is seated here with his wife Banu Pan Dei.
A small, gem-like & exquisite c1617-18 CE portrait of the infant Mughal prince Shah Shuja signed by one of the greatest Mughal artists Abu'l Hasan from Welch collection sold by Sotheby's for £585,000.
Single-figure portraits of infant or very young princes are a relative rarity in Mughal paintings.
Single-figure portraits of infant or very young princes are a relative rarity in Mughal paintings.
December 14, 2023 at 2:48 PM
A small, gem-like & exquisite c1617-18 CE portrait of the infant Mughal prince Shah Shuja signed by one of the greatest Mughal artists Abu'l Hasan from Welch collection sold by Sotheby's for £585,000.
Single-figure portraits of infant or very young princes are a relative rarity in Mughal paintings.
Single-figure portraits of infant or very young princes are a relative rarity in Mughal paintings.
c1710 CE Rajput painting from Mewar Rajasthan of the Mughal ruler Shah Alam Bahadur, also known as Bahadur Shah 1, who ruled from Delhi during 1707-12 with four of his sons sold by Sotheby's in June 2021 for £60,000.
A soldier to the core, he spent only 4 days in palaces, rest in tents, fighting!
A soldier to the core, he spent only 4 days in palaces, rest in tents, fighting!
December 14, 2023 at 1:17 PM
c1710 CE Rajput painting from Mewar Rajasthan of the Mughal ruler Shah Alam Bahadur, also known as Bahadur Shah 1, who ruled from Delhi during 1707-12 with four of his sons sold by Sotheby's in June 2021 for £60,000.
A soldier to the core, he spent only 4 days in palaces, rest in tents, fighting!
A soldier to the core, he spent only 4 days in palaces, rest in tents, fighting!
Home to about 15% of the world's population, mountains host around 50% of the world's bio-diversity. For its healthy development, 11th December is celebrated as the International Mountain Day
So, this 19th century Pahari painting now at Salar Jung Museum of a Gaddi tribe, residents of the Himalayas
So, this 19th century Pahari painting now at Salar Jung Museum of a Gaddi tribe, residents of the Himalayas
December 12, 2023 at 4:54 AM
Home to about 15% of the world's population, mountains host around 50% of the world's bio-diversity. For its healthy development, 11th December is celebrated as the International Mountain Day
So, this 19th century Pahari painting now at Salar Jung Museum of a Gaddi tribe, residents of the Himalayas
So, this 19th century Pahari painting now at Salar Jung Museum of a Gaddi tribe, residents of the Himalayas
After warning Kamsa of his demise Narda flies out.
c1820 CE Pahari painting from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh by Purkhu & sold by Christie's for $88,200 (March 22)
A dispersed illustration from the 3-chaptered Harivamsa appended to the great epic Mahabharata which once belonged to the Raja of Nadaun
c1820 CE Pahari painting from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh by Purkhu & sold by Christie's for $88,200 (March 22)
A dispersed illustration from the 3-chaptered Harivamsa appended to the great epic Mahabharata which once belonged to the Raja of Nadaun
December 11, 2023 at 9:16 AM
After warning Kamsa of his demise Narda flies out.
c1820 CE Pahari painting from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh by Purkhu & sold by Christie's for $88,200 (March 22)
A dispersed illustration from the 3-chaptered Harivamsa appended to the great epic Mahabharata which once belonged to the Raja of Nadaun
c1820 CE Pahari painting from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh by Purkhu & sold by Christie's for $88,200 (March 22)
A dispersed illustration from the 3-chaptered Harivamsa appended to the great epic Mahabharata which once belonged to the Raja of Nadaun
c2nd century figure of Hariti with Children
From the ancient Gandhara region (Swat Velley) sold by Christie's on 22 March 2023
Integrated into Buddhism as a Yakshi from the Kushan Goddess Ardhokhsho, she is an indirect analogue to the Greek Goddess Tyche, Roman Fortuna, Hindu Shri & Persian Anahita
From the ancient Gandhara region (Swat Velley) sold by Christie's on 22 March 2023
Integrated into Buddhism as a Yakshi from the Kushan Goddess Ardhokhsho, she is an indirect analogue to the Greek Goddess Tyche, Roman Fortuna, Hindu Shri & Persian Anahita
December 9, 2023 at 3:21 PM
c2nd century figure of Hariti with Children
From the ancient Gandhara region (Swat Velley) sold by Christie's on 22 March 2023
Integrated into Buddhism as a Yakshi from the Kushan Goddess Ardhokhsho, she is an indirect analogue to the Greek Goddess Tyche, Roman Fortuna, Hindu Shri & Persian Anahita
From the ancient Gandhara region (Swat Velley) sold by Christie's on 22 March 2023
Integrated into Buddhism as a Yakshi from the Kushan Goddess Ardhokhsho, she is an indirect analogue to the Greek Goddess Tyche, Roman Fortuna, Hindu Shri & Persian Anahita
As the Poppies in my garden take root, I am reminded of this 17th century painting from Mughal India or Deccan India or Kishangarh, Rajasthan of an exquisite floral study of a 'Double Flowered Poppy' from the Edith & Cary Welch collection auctioned by Sothebys for £82,550 on 25th October 2023.
December 9, 2023 at 3:15 PM
As the Poppies in my garden take root, I am reminded of this 17th century painting from Mughal India or Deccan India or Kishangarh, Rajasthan of an exquisite floral study of a 'Double Flowered Poppy' from the Edith & Cary Welch collection auctioned by Sothebys for £82,550 on 25th October 2023.
A Woman Lying on the Ground Venerating.
From an album made for Colonel Antoine Polier in c1770 CE.
Polier began his career in India as a Surveyor in the East India Company in 1758 before becoming Chief Engineer of Bengal Army at Calcutta & finally, Chief Architect for the Awadh Kingdom at Lucknow.
From an album made for Colonel Antoine Polier in c1770 CE.
Polier began his career in India as a Surveyor in the East India Company in 1758 before becoming Chief Engineer of Bengal Army at Calcutta & finally, Chief Architect for the Awadh Kingdom at Lucknow.
December 6, 2023 at 3:44 AM
A Woman Lying on the Ground Venerating.
From an album made for Colonel Antoine Polier in c1770 CE.
Polier began his career in India as a Surveyor in the East India Company in 1758 before becoming Chief Engineer of Bengal Army at Calcutta & finally, Chief Architect for the Awadh Kingdom at Lucknow.
From an album made for Colonel Antoine Polier in c1770 CE.
Polier began his career in India as a Surveyor in the East India Company in 1758 before becoming Chief Engineer of Bengal Army at Calcutta & finally, Chief Architect for the Awadh Kingdom at Lucknow.
c1825 CE Company Painting of a 'Foxtail Millet' from the Welch collection auctioned by Sotheby's.
Production of natural history paintings for British East India Company patrons began in the 1770s & were commissioned by Dr James Kerr, a Scottish surgeon at Bengal who arrived in India in 1772.
Production of natural history paintings for British East India Company patrons began in the 1770s & were commissioned by Dr James Kerr, a Scottish surgeon at Bengal who arrived in India in 1772.
December 2, 2023 at 4:24 PM
c1825 CE Company Painting of a 'Foxtail Millet' from the Welch collection auctioned by Sotheby's.
Production of natural history paintings for British East India Company patrons began in the 1770s & were commissioned by Dr James Kerr, a Scottish surgeon at Bengal who arrived in India in 1772.
Production of natural history paintings for British East India Company patrons began in the 1770s & were commissioned by Dr James Kerr, a Scottish surgeon at Bengal who arrived in India in 1772.
This c1660 CE luxuriant & highly important painting of 'Rao Jagat Singh of Kota, Rajasthan in his Garden' is a key milestone in the early development of Kota- Rajput School of Art.
From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's for £355,600.
From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's for £355,600.
November 29, 2023 at 3:56 PM
This c1660 CE luxuriant & highly important painting of 'Rao Jagat Singh of Kota, Rajasthan in his Garden' is a key milestone in the early development of Kota- Rajput School of Art.
From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's for £355,600.
From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's for £355,600.
And so, it has finally started to rain in Delhi.
I hope the rainfall will improve the pollution levels from 'severe' to 'very poor' now!
c1820 CE Pahari painting from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh auctioned by Sotheby's on 25th April, 2018.
'Lovers on a Terrace watching an approaching Storm'.
I hope the rainfall will improve the pollution levels from 'severe' to 'very poor' now!
c1820 CE Pahari painting from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh auctioned by Sotheby's on 25th April, 2018.
'Lovers on a Terrace watching an approaching Storm'.
November 28, 2023 at 5:13 PM
And so, it has finally started to rain in Delhi.
I hope the rainfall will improve the pollution levels from 'severe' to 'very poor' now!
c1820 CE Pahari painting from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh auctioned by Sotheby's on 25th April, 2018.
'Lovers on a Terrace watching an approaching Storm'.
I hope the rainfall will improve the pollution levels from 'severe' to 'very poor' now!
c1820 CE Pahari painting from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh auctioned by Sotheby's on 25th April, 2018.
'Lovers on a Terrace watching an approaching Storm'.
On the Birth Anniversary (Gurupurab), Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion, this c1770 CE painting from Lucknow or Faizabad now at Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Born at Nankana Sahib in 1469 CE, His words of 974 poetic hymns (Shabad) form the holy text book of Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib.
Born at Nankana Sahib in 1469 CE, His words of 974 poetic hymns (Shabad) form the holy text book of Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib.
November 27, 2023 at 6:02 AM
On the Birth Anniversary (Gurupurab), Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion, this c1770 CE painting from Lucknow or Faizabad now at Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Born at Nankana Sahib in 1469 CE, His words of 974 poetic hymns (Shabad) form the holy text book of Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib.
Born at Nankana Sahib in 1469 CE, His words of 974 poetic hymns (Shabad) form the holy text book of Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib.
This poster, probably done in jest, is from an eating joint in Mumbai, India.
Each line has a spelling mistake (Auto correct can't be the excuse here).
Foul for Fowl, Amlet (Omlette) Sharma (Shawarma), Snake (Shake), Mitten (Mutton) Rooms (Rolls), Do not Urine Hear and the best one, Frank Farters!
Each line has a spelling mistake (Auto correct can't be the excuse here).
Foul for Fowl, Amlet (Omlette) Sharma (Shawarma), Snake (Shake), Mitten (Mutton) Rooms (Rolls), Do not Urine Hear and the best one, Frank Farters!
November 25, 2023 at 3:09 PM
This poster, probably done in jest, is from an eating joint in Mumbai, India.
Each line has a spelling mistake (Auto correct can't be the excuse here).
Foul for Fowl, Amlet (Omlette) Sharma (Shawarma), Snake (Shake), Mitten (Mutton) Rooms (Rolls), Do not Urine Hear and the best one, Frank Farters!
Each line has a spelling mistake (Auto correct can't be the excuse here).
Foul for Fowl, Amlet (Omlette) Sharma (Shawarma), Snake (Shake), Mitten (Mutton) Rooms (Rolls), Do not Urine Hear and the best one, Frank Farters!
From the family workshop of Nainsukh of Guler (Punjab Hills), Himachal Pradesh this c1790 CE Pahari painting of the 9th Sikh Guru Teg Bahadur ji from the Prahlad Bubbar collection.
On His martyrdom on this day (24th November) at Delhi in 1675 CE.
On His martyrdom on this day (24th November) at Delhi in 1675 CE.
November 25, 2023 at 2:35 PM
From the family workshop of Nainsukh of Guler (Punjab Hills), Himachal Pradesh this c1790 CE Pahari painting of the 9th Sikh Guru Teg Bahadur ji from the Prahlad Bubbar collection.
On His martyrdom on this day (24th November) at Delhi in 1675 CE.
On His martyrdom on this day (24th November) at Delhi in 1675 CE.
The Village of Jeewah Moocuddum near Rania, Haryana, with William Fraser's Circle of Village Folk.
c1816 CE Company Painting from the Fraser Album from the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's on Oct 25 for £444,500.
The album depicts the characters & local life in Delhi and its surrounding areas.
c1816 CE Company Painting from the Fraser Album from the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's on Oct 25 for £444,500.
The album depicts the characters & local life in Delhi and its surrounding areas.
November 25, 2023 at 1:11 PM
The Village of Jeewah Moocuddum near Rania, Haryana, with William Fraser's Circle of Village Folk.
c1816 CE Company Painting from the Fraser Album from the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's on Oct 25 for £444,500.
The album depicts the characters & local life in Delhi and its surrounding areas.
c1816 CE Company Painting from the Fraser Album from the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's on Oct 25 for £444,500.
The album depicts the characters & local life in Delhi and its surrounding areas.
Sufi Thursday.
Two Sufis at a Prayer.
c1785 CE painting from Deccan India that once formed part of the collection of the Marquess of Dufferin.
Probably commissioned by an official of the East India Company or a French officer posted at Hyderabad.
From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's.
Two Sufis at a Prayer.
c1785 CE painting from Deccan India that once formed part of the collection of the Marquess of Dufferin.
Probably commissioned by an official of the East India Company or a French officer posted at Hyderabad.
From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's.
November 23, 2023 at 12:16 PM
Sufi Thursday.
Two Sufis at a Prayer.
c1785 CE painting from Deccan India that once formed part of the collection of the Marquess of Dufferin.
Probably commissioned by an official of the East India Company or a French officer posted at Hyderabad.
From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's.
Two Sufis at a Prayer.
c1785 CE painting from Deccan India that once formed part of the collection of the Marquess of Dufferin.
Probably commissioned by an official of the East India Company or a French officer posted at Hyderabad.
From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's.
Turkey is forgiven on Thanksgiving, the Harvest festival.
This c1612 CE painting by Mansur, made for Mughal ruler Jahangir & now at Victoria & Albert Museum is a record of arrival of exotic birds at Cambay Port
It was procured by Jahangir's friend Muqarrab Khan in 1612 from a shipment from America.
This c1612 CE painting by Mansur, made for Mughal ruler Jahangir & now at Victoria & Albert Museum is a record of arrival of exotic birds at Cambay Port
It was procured by Jahangir's friend Muqarrab Khan in 1612 from a shipment from America.
November 23, 2023 at 7:35 AM
Turkey is forgiven on Thanksgiving, the Harvest festival.
This c1612 CE painting by Mansur, made for Mughal ruler Jahangir & now at Victoria & Albert Museum is a record of arrival of exotic birds at Cambay Port
It was procured by Jahangir's friend Muqarrab Khan in 1612 from a shipment from America.
This c1612 CE painting by Mansur, made for Mughal ruler Jahangir & now at Victoria & Albert Museum is a record of arrival of exotic birds at Cambay Port
It was procured by Jahangir's friend Muqarrab Khan in 1612 from a shipment from America.
Exotic Farangi Ladies
c1825 CE painting by Chokha of Udaipur combines a variety of Indian, Far-Eastern & European inspiration into a memorable composition filled with multitude of curious details epitomising the concept of Farangi in Indian art
From Welch collection sold by Sotheby's for £203,200
c1825 CE painting by Chokha of Udaipur combines a variety of Indian, Far-Eastern & European inspiration into a memorable composition filled with multitude of curious details epitomising the concept of Farangi in Indian art
From Welch collection sold by Sotheby's for £203,200
November 22, 2023 at 12:13 PM
Exotic Farangi Ladies
c1825 CE painting by Chokha of Udaipur combines a variety of Indian, Far-Eastern & European inspiration into a memorable composition filled with multitude of curious details epitomising the concept of Farangi in Indian art
From Welch collection sold by Sotheby's for £203,200
c1825 CE painting by Chokha of Udaipur combines a variety of Indian, Far-Eastern & European inspiration into a memorable composition filled with multitude of curious details epitomising the concept of Farangi in Indian art
From Welch collection sold by Sotheby's for £203,200
World Heritage Week
'The Interior of the Cave Temple at Karli'
Situated between Bombay & Pune in Maharashtra, this rare painting of the dramatic Buddhist sanctuary was made by William Westall in 1804 CE.
From the Cary Welch collection sold by Sothebys on 25 Oct, 2023 for £38,100.
'The Interior of the Cave Temple at Karli'
Situated between Bombay & Pune in Maharashtra, this rare painting of the dramatic Buddhist sanctuary was made by William Westall in 1804 CE.
From the Cary Welch collection sold by Sothebys on 25 Oct, 2023 for £38,100.
November 21, 2023 at 2:05 PM
World Heritage Week
'The Interior of the Cave Temple at Karli'
Situated between Bombay & Pune in Maharashtra, this rare painting of the dramatic Buddhist sanctuary was made by William Westall in 1804 CE.
From the Cary Welch collection sold by Sothebys on 25 Oct, 2023 for £38,100.
'The Interior of the Cave Temple at Karli'
Situated between Bombay & Pune in Maharashtra, this rare painting of the dramatic Buddhist sanctuary was made by William Westall in 1804 CE.
From the Cary Welch collection sold by Sothebys on 25 Oct, 2023 for £38,100.
World Heritage Week
This 1815 CE Company Painting 'Taj Mahal by Moonlight' by Sita Ram commissioned by the Marquess of Hastings & Gov. General of India at Calcutta, Bengal during his tour from Barrackpore to the Himalayas via Delhi
From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's on 25 Oct for £482,600
This 1815 CE Company Painting 'Taj Mahal by Moonlight' by Sita Ram commissioned by the Marquess of Hastings & Gov. General of India at Calcutta, Bengal during his tour from Barrackpore to the Himalayas via Delhi
From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's on 25 Oct for £482,600
November 21, 2023 at 5:01 AM
World Heritage Week
This 1815 CE Company Painting 'Taj Mahal by Moonlight' by Sita Ram commissioned by the Marquess of Hastings & Gov. General of India at Calcutta, Bengal during his tour from Barrackpore to the Himalayas via Delhi
From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's on 25 Oct for £482,600
This 1815 CE Company Painting 'Taj Mahal by Moonlight' by Sita Ram commissioned by the Marquess of Hastings & Gov. General of India at Calcutta, Bengal during his tour from Barrackpore to the Himalayas via Delhi
From the Welch collection sold by Sotheby's on 25 Oct for £482,600
Me: Here, pour your drink in a glass.
She: No, I prefer to drink straight from the bottle!
Cheers to women empowerment.
This c1850 CE Sikh style painting from Amritsar or Lahore is now at Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Ok guys, Don't get carried away.
Drink responsibly.
She: No, I prefer to drink straight from the bottle!
Cheers to women empowerment.
This c1850 CE Sikh style painting from Amritsar or Lahore is now at Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Ok guys, Don't get carried away.
Drink responsibly.
November 20, 2023 at 2:48 PM
Me: Here, pour your drink in a glass.
She: No, I prefer to drink straight from the bottle!
Cheers to women empowerment.
This c1850 CE Sikh style painting from Amritsar or Lahore is now at Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Ok guys, Don't get carried away.
Drink responsibly.
She: No, I prefer to drink straight from the bottle!
Cheers to women empowerment.
This c1850 CE Sikh style painting from Amritsar or Lahore is now at Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Ok guys, Don't get carried away.
Drink responsibly.
Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, Deccan Riding his favourite Elephant Atash Khan
Attributed to artist Farrukh Beg, this c1600 CE Deccani painting from the collection of Edith & Stuart Cary Welch (acquired by them from Sven Gahlin, 1975) was auctioned by Sotheby's on Oct 25, 2023 for £571,500
Attributed to artist Farrukh Beg, this c1600 CE Deccani painting from the collection of Edith & Stuart Cary Welch (acquired by them from Sven Gahlin, 1975) was auctioned by Sotheby's on Oct 25, 2023 for £571,500
November 20, 2023 at 10:16 AM
Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur, Deccan Riding his favourite Elephant Atash Khan
Attributed to artist Farrukh Beg, this c1600 CE Deccani painting from the collection of Edith & Stuart Cary Welch (acquired by them from Sven Gahlin, 1975) was auctioned by Sotheby's on Oct 25, 2023 for £571,500
Attributed to artist Farrukh Beg, this c1600 CE Deccani painting from the collection of Edith & Stuart Cary Welch (acquired by them from Sven Gahlin, 1975) was auctioned by Sotheby's on Oct 25, 2023 for £571,500
A superb 1816 CE Company Painting from the Fraser Album of 'An Assembly of Village Elders with William Fraser's Munshi & Diwan', Delhi or Haryana, from the Edith & Cary Welch collection auctioned by Sotheby's on Oct 25 for £952,500
The top portion identifies each one of them in Fraser's handwriting
The top portion identifies each one of them in Fraser's handwriting
November 19, 2023 at 4:16 PM
A superb 1816 CE Company Painting from the Fraser Album of 'An Assembly of Village Elders with William Fraser's Munshi & Diwan', Delhi or Haryana, from the Edith & Cary Welch collection auctioned by Sotheby's on Oct 25 for £952,500
The top portion identifies each one of them in Fraser's handwriting
The top portion identifies each one of them in Fraser's handwriting