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An Illustration from the Mahabharata: Nikumbha kidnaps Princess Bhanumati, India, Kangra or Guler, circa 1820
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- An Illustration from the Mahabharata: Nikumbha kidnaps Princess Bhanumati
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image 13 by 16 5/8 in. (33 by 42.2 cm.)
- folio 14 5/8 by 18 1/2 in. (37.2 by 47 cm.) unframed
Opaque watercolour heightened with gold on paper.
As the Yadava elders Ugrasena and Vasudeva leave the unguarded palace, the demon Nikumbha seizes his chance and abducts the princess Bhanumati from her inner chambers, carrying her away while her helpless attendants look on.
As the Yadava elders Ugrasena and Vasudeva leave the unguarded palace, the demon Nikumbha seizes his chance and abducts the princess Bhanumati from her inner chambers, carrying her away while her helpless attendants look on.
Provenance
Acquired from the Royal Library of Mandi in 1969
Condition
Pin hole in lower right corner and another small hole lower left in border, not visible in catalogue illustration. Slight superficial stain above shoulder of first rider visible in catalogue illustration. Overall good condition.
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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."