LONDON, April 9 (UPI) -- A pen-and-ink painting by late 18th century Calcutta, India, artist Bhawani Das was auctioned in London for 458,500 pounds ($769,844).
The dramatic drawing of a flying fox was estimated to sell for a quarter of the realized amount, the auction service Bonhams said. The artwork was among Islamic and Indian artworks auctioned Tuesday, and purchased by an unidentified private collector.