A rare portrait of a munshi, or interpreter, perhaps named Muhammad Sami, by Sir William Beechey RA (1753-1839)

Lot 292

oil on panel, signed and lower right, reverse with label with inscription Moonshee, an Asiatic/Interpreter – painted by/Sir W. Beechey. Moonshee; sold with a black and white photograph of the painting taken probably in the 1950s, 1786

  • 11.8 x9.4 in (30.0 x 24.0 cm)
Estimate: £ 50,000 - 70,000

€ 58,000 - 81,000

Auction: 11 days

As ofOct 20, 2025

Bonhams London, New Bond Street

City: London, New Bond Street
  • Auction : Nov 12, 2025 11:00 AM
  • Auction number: 31075
  • Auction name: Islamic and Indian Art
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