A beautifully executed Indian hand-painted miniature depicting a majestic eagle perched upon a weathered post, with a swallow in flight beyond. Painted in opaque watercolour on a finely polished white marble plaque, the composition is inspired by the celebrated natural history studies of the Mughal court and demonstrates exceptional attention to detail in the bird’s plumage, expression and stance.
The painting is presented in its original folding portfolio, lined with a rich burgundy raw silk mount and framed by elegant cream borders. The quality of the portfolio is particularly striking, providing a luxurious and tactile presentation that complements the artwork and reflects the care with which it was originally offered.
Probably produced in Jaipur or Agra during the early part of the 20th century, this miniature represents the enduring appeal of Mughal-inspired Indian painting. A handwritten dollar price to the reverse of the portfolio suggests that it was once retailed in the United States, adding an interesting element to its history and provenance.
An elegant and unusual decorative object, equally suited to a collector of Indian works of art, Anglo-Indian antiques or as a distinctive cabinet piece for a library, study or interior.
Dimensions:
Portfolio: 
- Height 25 cm 
- Width 19.5 cm
Marble plaque: 
- Height 15 cm 
-  Width 10 cm
Marble thickness: 3 mm
Condition:
Very good vintage condition. The marble plaque is well preserved with no obvious chips or cracks, and the painting retains excellent colour and crisp detail. The original portfolio is complete and displays only light age-related wear, with the burgundy raw silk lining remaining particularly attractive.