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An Illustration from the Harivamsa: Krishna and his consorts frolick in the heavens while his companions watch from the Yamuna, India, Kangra or Guler, circa 1820
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- An Illustration from the Harivamsa: Krishna and his consorts frolick in the heavens while his companions watch from the Yamuna
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image 13 3/4 by 17 3/4 in. (35 by 45.1 cm)
- folio 15 1/4 by 19 1/4 in. (38.7 by 49 cm.) unframed
Opaque watercolour heightened with gold on paper.
The divine Krishna is entertained by celestial musicians and dancers in the heavens while his companions gaze at the scene in wonderment from the waters of the Yamuna below.
The divine Krishna is entertained by celestial musicians and dancers in the heavens while his companions gaze at the scene in wonderment from the waters of the Yamuna below.
Provenance
Acquired from the Royal Library of Mandi in 1969
Condition
Areas of flaking and paint loss in garment of male figure extreme right. Small areas of paint loss in hair of figure lower center and center left.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."