New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- A miniature depicting a family of cheetahs relaxing on a patch of luxuriant grass in a rocky landscape, attributed to one of Akbar's favourite artists, Basawan, has set the record for the most expensive classical Indian art at Christie's London auction on October 28.
Sold for £10,245,000 (approximately Rs.119.49 crore) at the tie's auction, the painting, titled "A Family of Cheetahs in a Rocky Landscape" circa 1575-80, was auctioned sold for 14 times over its estimate. P10
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