Around 1500, artists in North India painted six scenes of Alexander; they sold for £70,760
Recently, six exquisite paintings portraying moments from Alexander the Great's life captivated bidders at an auction. Originating from North India around 1500, these pieces were initially valued between £600 and £800, yet they soared to an astonishing £70,760 at Lyon & Turnbull. Their connection to the Persian literary heritage and the Sultanate era underlines the remarkable blend of art and storytelling within our rich cultural history.
