Augustus Burnett Stuart (British, 1848-1896) A chabutra by a temple in Ahmedabad, Gujarat inscribed and dated 'Ahmedabad/1889' (lower left) watercolour 30.2 x 19.4cm (11 7/8 x 7 5/8in). mounted on card but unframed Footnotes: Provenance The artist's family. Thence by descent to the current owner. A chabutra (also spelt chabutra or chabootra), is a traditional raised platform or tower-like structure found in India. Derived from Hindi and Gujararti, 'chabutra' means pigeon, and these towers serve as gathering spots for local bird life. They are typically found in villages of historic city squares, such as Gujarat and Rajasthan, where locals can access the top of the tower via stairs or ladders to leave seeds and fresh water for the birdlife to enjoy. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing