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An Illustration from the Bhagavata Purana: Chitralekha leads Aniruddha into Usha's chambers, Nepal, circa 1750
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- An Illustration from the Bhagavata Purana: Chitralekha leads Aniruddha into Usha's chambers
Opaque watercolor on paper
- image 12 3/4 by 19 3/4 in. (32.4 by 50.2 cm.)
- folio 14 1/2 by 21 1/2 in. (36.8 by 54.6 cm.) unframed
Opaque watercolour on paper.
The present and previous lots are from the same manuscript. This illustration relates the story of Usha, the beautiful daughter of a powerful king named Banasura, who was smitten by Krishna's grandson Aniruddha.
Banasura, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, was granted a boon of invincibility by the latter. With his thousand arms, Banasura defeated all his enemies. He jealously guarded his daughter Usha in an impregnable fortress, pictured surrounded by flames in the present illustration. One day, Usha saw a handsome prince in her dreams and fell in love with him. Her resourceful and clever friend Chitralekha helped her identify the object of her desires as Krishna's grandson Aniruddha. Chitralekha then went to Krishna's palace, found Aniruddha and secretly transported him back to Usha's palace. Here we see her stealthily leading him into Usha's private chambers.
For comparable illustrations see the references cited in the previous entry.
The present and previous lots are from the same manuscript. This illustration relates the story of Usha, the beautiful daughter of a powerful king named Banasura, who was smitten by Krishna's grandson Aniruddha.
Banasura, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, was granted a boon of invincibility by the latter. With his thousand arms, Banasura defeated all his enemies. He jealously guarded his daughter Usha in an impregnable fortress, pictured surrounded by flames in the present illustration. One day, Usha saw a handsome prince in her dreams and fell in love with him. Her resourceful and clever friend Chitralekha helped her identify the object of her desires as Krishna's grandson Aniruddha. Chitralekha then went to Krishna's palace, found Aniruddha and secretly transported him back to Usha's palace. Here we see her stealthily leading him into Usha's private chambers.
For comparable illustrations see the references cited in the previous entry.
Provenance
John and Berthe Ford Collection
Doris Weiner Gallery, New York
Condition
Minor abrasions to paper surface especially in red border along right edge. Minor tear upper left corner and minor creasing in lower left corner with further paint loss to red border in lower left corner visible in catalogue illustration. Overall good condition. Not inspected out of frame.
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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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."