Seth Jeejeebhoy Dadabhoy
Seth Jeejeebhoy Dadabhoy (1786-1849) Pioneer of steam navigation in western India by Chinese artist circa 1840 Oil on canvas 20.7 x 16.5 in. (52.6 x 41.9 cm.) He started as a broker and agent, and was in the business of coffee, sugar, coconuts and other estates for around 40 years. He was mainly known as the […]
Dastur Kaikhushru Darab
Dastur Kaikhushru Darab (1796-1868) High Priest of the Shahanshai Parsis of Surat by Chinese artist circa 1860 Oil on canvas 20 x 17 in. (50.8 x 43.2 cm.) Dastur Darab was the one, who tolled the first prayer call-bell at the newly consecrated Surat Shahanshai Atash-Beheram which was installed under his supervision. The sacred place […]
Ardeshir Dhanjishah Kotwal
Ardeshir Dhanjishah Kotwal (1796-1856) Warden-General of Surat castle & town by Chinese artist circa 1850 Oil on canvas 23.2 x 18.5 in. (59 x 47 cm.) Ardeshir was brought up under protection after his father, a prominent Parsi officer of the British East India Company, was murdered. Hailing from an aristocratic family, he became a […]
Bachoobai Ardeshir Godrej
Bachoobai Ardeshir Godrej (1872-1891) Pirojbai Sohrabji Kamdin (1875-1891) Historically important document, perhaps a newspaper layout-artwork, for “Kaiser-I-Hind” by Studio artist of Kaiser-I-Hind dated December, 1891 Oil colour on paper 22 x 17 in. (55.7 x 43.3 cm.) Bachoobai A. Godrej was the wife of Ardeshir Burjorji Sorabji Godrej (1868-1936). Ardeshir belonged to a wealthy Parsi- […]
Ardesar Hormasjee Bomanjee Wadia
Ardesar Hormasjee Bomanjee Wadia (1812-1882) Merchant and philanthropist, co-founder Seth Hormushjee Bomanjee Wadia Atesh Behram by Unknown photographer & artist circa 1875 Oil colour on photograph 22.4 x 13 in. (57 x 33 cm.) The Wadias were the founders of the Wadia temple and Ardesar was amongst the very first Indians to be at a […]
Pestonjee Meherjee
Pestonjee Meherjee (1799-1854) Merchant and banker, Hyderabad (Deccan) well known for his philanthropy by Unknown photographer & artist circa 1860 Watercolour on photograph 8 x 5.5 in. (20.3 x 14 cm.) Pestonjee with his brother Viccajee Meherjee, worked as taxfarmers to the Bombay Government and also constructed cartroads. They founded religious places of worship earning […]
Sir Cowasjee Jehangir, Kt, CSI
Sir Cowasjee Jehangir, Kt, CSI (1812-1878) Peabody of the East by Unknown photographer & artist circa 1870 Watercolour on photograph 8.3 x 10.25 in. (21 x 26 cm.) He was a great philanthropist and established several public institutions, hospitals, educational buildings, dharamsalas, etc. His public spirit and benefactions gave him wide fame and posterity as […]
Pestonjee Bomanjee Wadia
Pestonjee Bomanjee Wadia (1758-1816) A large land-proprietor, philanthropist and merchant by Alwar artist, company period circa 1820 Watercolour on paper 13.4 x 10.2 in. (34 x 26 cm.) A well-known merchant, who owned several ships and also the largest individual real-estate holder of Bombay. He built steps leading from Bombay Chowpatty to the Tower of […]
Nadir Pherozshaw Commissariat
Mr. Nadir Pherozshaw Commissariat Mrs. Shera Nadir Commissariat Gelatine silver on tin plate and watercolour 12.2 x 9 in. (31 x 23 cm) Unknown photographer and artist, c. 1950
Performer before play
Performer before play Gelatine silver print, watercolour and glitter 5.25 x 3.25 in. (13.3 x 8.3 cm) Unknown photographer and artist, c. 1930