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A Group of Four Illustrations of Nitya Devis
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5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- A Group of Four Illustrations of Nitya Devis
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image 8 5/8 by 6 5/16 in. (21.9 by 16.1 cm.) and slightly smaller
- folio 9 3/8 by 11 5/8 in. (23.8 by 29.5 cm.) and slightly smaller, [4], unframed, 2 illustrated
The present group of illustrations feature Nitya Devis, a group of fifteen Tantric Goddesses who represent the lunar cycle of the moon, and together comprise the Kalachakra or Wheel of Time. Each Goddess has her attendant energies or Shaktis which help the practitioner combat and dispel various negative forces and afflictions.
Pictured above are Vahnivasini Nitya, dweller in the fire who devours the Universe, clad in fiery yellow robes, along with the multi-headed Kulasundari Nitya who combines the Knower, Knowledge and the Object of Knowledge within her being. Also included in the group are the Nitya Devis Tripureshvari and Vahnivasini.
Pictured above are Vahnivasini Nitya, dweller in the fire who devours the Universe, clad in fiery yellow robes, along with the multi-headed Kulasundari Nitya who combines the Knower, Knowledge and the Object of Knowledge within her being. Also included in the group are the Nitya Devis Tripureshvari and Vahnivasini.
Provenance
Acquired from the Royal Library of Mandi in 1969
Condition
Both illustrated paintings in very good condition with no discernible paint loss and very minor staining. One of the unillustrated paintings in similarly good condition. The last painting with two small areas of loss but in the background areas and not disturbing the principal subject. No restoration.
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.
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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.
Catalogue Note
Compare with another group of Nitya Devis offered in Sotheby's New York, March 19, 2008, lot 220. The present lot belongs to the same album as the former group.