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An illustration from a Ragamala series: Goda Putra of Megha, Kangra, circa 1780-90
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Goda Putra of Megha, Kangra, circa 1780-90
- gouache with gold on paper
- Painting: 20.7 by 13.2cm
gouache with gold on paper, inner blue borders, outer red borders, reverse with inscription in nagari
Provenance
By repute, Alma Latifi Collection, 1920s
Condition
in good overall condition, one small white surface accretion at centre, possible removable, otherwise colours strong, a few very minor spots and stains, as viewed.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
This miniature is from a Ragamala series produced at Kangra around 1780-90, each of which has red and blue borders and bears nagari inscriptions on the reverse. Nine others from the series have been sold in these rooms: 12 October 1981, lots 109-112; 29 March 1982, lots 159-160; 19 April 1983, lots 92-94. For comparisons see Archer 1973, vol.I, p.295, vol.II, p.213, no.37 (i-iv).
The imagery of this Ragamala illustration is closest to that of Goda Putra of Megha, and the identification is confirmed by the inscription on the reverse. However, Goda Putra of Megha involves a hunter aiming an arrow at a deer having first lured the animal by playing music, and the musical instrument in normally depicted in the illustration (see Ebeling 1973, p.278). In this case no such instrument is shown, and the hunter is depicted as Rama.
The imagery of this Ragamala illustration is closest to that of Goda Putra of Megha, and the identification is confirmed by the inscription on the reverse. However, Goda Putra of Megha involves a hunter aiming an arrow at a deer having first lured the animal by playing music, and the musical instrument in normally depicted in the illustration (see Ebeling 1973, p.278). In this case no such instrument is shown, and the hunter is depicted as Rama.