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Michael
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In 1929, the young Maharaja and Maharani of Indore (the “king” and “queen” of a princely state in British India) asked French artist Bernard Boutet de Monvel to create their portraits. He depicted the “modern female” socialite standing elegantly in front of a dark, ornate cabinet. The atmosphere is one of poise, sophistication, and a sense of calm refinement. The lighting is well-controlled, highlighting the Maharani's features and the folds of her exquisite light beige satin or silk gown, with a pink shawl draped at her side. Her timeless dress features a fitted bodice and a full, flowing skirt, with subtle pleats and gathers. Her short, wavy 1920s bob hairstyle is sophisticated and well-groomed. She wears diamond earrings and a stunning diamond & emerald necklace featuring the 47-carat "Indore Pears" diamonds in a setting by French jewelry company Mauboussin. The two teardrop-shaped stunners, at 46.62 and 44.18 carats respectively, were later purchased and sold by American jeweler Harry Winston in 1946. Yaswant Rao Holkar II married Sanyogitabai Holkar of Indore in 1924. Both were products of private British education. She was merely 11 years old at the time, he 16. In 1926, he became Maharaja and was invested with full powers in 1930, succeeding his father Tukojirao Holkar II. The couple craved cosmopolitan adventure. They traveled so extensively in Europe and America that they were criticized in India for rarely being on home soil. They benefited from aristocratic privileges to lavishly entertain and thrive amongst film stars, fashion designers, and famous artists as part of Europe and America’s young super elite. Tragically, the beautiful Maharani passed away at just 22. Information surrounding her death is vague, but allegedly she was in Switzerland (where, incidentally she was also born) for a “cure,” but things unexpectedly turned for the worse. She left behind her 4-year-old daughter Usha and her husband who married twice again in his lifetime.

In 1929, the young Maharaja and Maharani of Indore (the “king” and “queen” of a princely state in British India) asked French artist Bernard Boutet de Monvel to create their portraits. He depicted the “modern female” socialite standing elegantly in front of a dark, ornate cabinet. The atmosphere is one of poise, sophistication, and a sense of calm refinement. The lighting is well-controlled, highlighting the Maharani's features and the folds of her exquisite light beige satin or silk gown, with a pink shawl draped at her side. Her timeless dress features a fitted bodice and a full, flowing skirt, with subtle pleats and gathers. Her short, wavy 1920s bob hairstyle is sophisticated and well-groomed. She wears diamond earrings and a stunning diamond & emerald necklace featuring the 47-carat "Indore Pears" diamonds in a setting by French jewelry company Mauboussin. The two teardrop-shaped stunners, at 46.62 and 44.18 carats respectively, were later purchased and sold by American jeweler Harry Winston in 1946. Yaswant Rao Holkar II married Sanyogitabai Holkar of Indore in 1924. Both were products of private British education. She was merely 11 years old at the time, he 16. In 1926, he became Maharaja and was invested with full powers in 1930, succeeding his father Tukojirao Holkar II. The couple craved cosmopolitan adventure. They traveled so extensively in Europe and America that they were criticized in India for rarely being on home soil. They benefited from aristocratic privileges to lavishly entertain and thrive amongst film stars, fashion designers, and famous artists as part of Europe and America’s young super elite. Tragically, the beautiful Maharani passed away at just 22. Information surrounding her death is vague, but allegedly she was in Switzerland (where, incidentally she was also born) for a “cure,” but things unexpectedly turned for the worse. She left behind her 4-year-old daughter Usha and her husband who married twice again in his lifetime.

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