The Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection Auction Could Realize $1.95m

3 min read · 07 Apr 2026

ASCETICS ENCAMPED OUTSIDE A WALLED TOWN by Haryana School estimated at $159,200 (low) to $238,800 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

THE EMPEROR JAHANGIR (D.1627) WITH A FALCON by Mughal School estimated at $159,200 (low) to $238,800 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

A COURTIER HOLDING A BOOK by Mughal School estimated at $106,100 (low) to $159,200 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

LAYLA VISITS MAJNUN IN THE DESERT by Mughal School estimated at $79,600 (low) to $106,100 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

DEMONS BANQUETING IN A FANTASTIC LANDSCAPE by Mughal School estimated at $66,300 (low) to $92,900 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

ASCETICS ENCAMPED OUTSIDE A WALLED TOWN by Haryana School estimated at $159,200 (low) to $238,800 (high). Image courtesy of Christie's

Haryana School ASCETICS ENCAMPED OUTSIDE A WALLED TOWN (1816) is one of the highest-value lots announced by Christie's in its 'The Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection of Indian Painting and Calligraphy' auction in London on April 28.

Pre-sale low estimates total $1.95m (GBP1.47m).

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84 works are for sale.
Estimates total: $1.95m (low) and $2.88m (high), excluding premiums.
0 lots have undisclosed estimates.

One of the highest-value lots announced is: Haryana School, ASCETICS ENCAMPED OUTSIDE A WALLED TOWN (1816), which is estimated to sell for between $159,200 and $238,800. It has been traded 4 times in the past.

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