A PORTRAIT OF A YELLOW-DRESSED NOBLEMAN North India, early 20th century  Opaque pigments and gold on paper, the nobleman sitting on his knees in an interior, resting against a pink cushion and holding up a black shield with gold bosses, his turban secured with a large emerald brooch and decorated with a black heron feather, the colour of his dress possibly referring to the celebration of Vasant Panchami, the Spring Festival, on a light blue ground, pink and blue rules, set on a green cardboard frame, 32.5cm x 24.5cm including the frame.