TWO ILLUSTRATIONS: THE HOLY FAMILY AND SHIVA AND PARVATI WITH GANESHA

Illustrated: Fair overall condition with abrasions to folio border, foreground, tree leaves and Parvati's veil and skirt and also Shiva's legs and loin cloth as visible in catalog illustration. Staining and losses to edges of pink folio border not visible in catalog illustration. Shiva and Parvati under a tree (not illustrated): Fair overall condition with water staining and a pronounced crease running down the left side of the image. Repaired tear at the center on Shiva's face and forehead and further repairs to tear on leaves of the tree above. Staining on the green ground and slight abrasions on lower right corner of image. Exhibited in a temporary frame.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Shiva and Parvati stand beneath a tree on green Mount Kailasa. They hold their sons Ganesha and Skanda. Nandi their bull stands calmly behind them. Standing against a brilliant red crimson ground with a blue sky above.

The second illustration pictures the Holy Couple seated on a tigerskin near a blazing campfire. Parvati holding a golden vessel as Shiva’s ascetic's pouch dangles from his trident. Ganesha stepping toward them. Their bull and tiger wait patiently below.