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An Illustration from a Bhagavata Purana: Krishna, Balarama and Nanda receive Akrura
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- An Illustration from a Bhagavata Purana: Krishna, Balarama and Nanda receive Akrura
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image 13 5/16 by 13 7/16 in. (33.8 by 34.1 cm.)
- folio 12 by 15 13/16 in. (30.5 by 40.2 cm.)
The illustration from the tenth chapter of the Bhagavata Purana depicting Kamsa's messenger Akrura paying his respects to Krishna, Balarama and their father Nanda.
Condition
In very good condition. But with localized areas of minor straining, And accretion. No restoration. Inscription in Devanagari on verso.
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.
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
Although Akrura was Kamsa's messenger and had come to invite Krishna and Balarama to Mathura where Kamsa was planning to kill them, he was aware of Krishna's divinity and therefore warned the brothers secretly of Kamsa's plot.