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A Princess Entertained by Two Musicians
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- A Princess Entertained by Two Musicians
- Opaque watercolor on paper heightened with gold
- image 11 by 8 in. (28 by 20.3 cm)
- folio 12 by 9 in. (30.5 by 22.9 cm) unframed
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, March 27, 1991, lot 96
Condition
Good overall condition. Slight areas of rubbing and subsequent loss to pigment in the blue sky and around the four corners. Minor loss to pigments in hair of the princess, corners of the carpet, the yellow robe of the musician, the foliage lining the lake next to the fountain in the foreground and few specks in the white ground. Original folio border missing. Repasted on backing to strengthen. Area of consolidation along lower right corner. This lot is exhibited in a temporary frame.
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
The princess, dressed in pleated orange robes, sits at ease on a carpet, resting against an embroidered bolster. She gazes at the lake and outposts on the opposite bank, while two musicians playing a dholak and sitar are entertaining her. The group sits on an outdoor marbled terrace, in front of which are well-manicured flower beds and a dainty water fountain with ducks in the foreground. The marble jalis decorating the terrace have intricate patterns.
The simple composition boasts a detailed panoramic view. During this period the depiction of elaborate landscapes was gaining visual currency in North Indian courts, particularly Delhi and Lucknow. The attention lavished on the scenic details is certainly noteworthy. This folio depicts domed structures, paddy fields with irrigation canals, palace outposts with fortified walls, elaborate terraces, fountains and charbagh layouts in their vicinity. The minute details of the boats are rendered in a pink wash with accuracy.
For an example with a similar compositional layout see Stephen Markel, India’s Fabled City: The Art of Courtly Lucknow, Los Angeles, 2011, p. 39, fig. 134
The simple composition boasts a detailed panoramic view. During this period the depiction of elaborate landscapes was gaining visual currency in North Indian courts, particularly Delhi and Lucknow. The attention lavished on the scenic details is certainly noteworthy. This folio depicts domed structures, paddy fields with irrigation canals, palace outposts with fortified walls, elaborate terraces, fountains and charbagh layouts in their vicinity. The minute details of the boats are rendered in a pink wash with accuracy.
For an example with a similar compositional layout see Stephen Markel, India’s Fabled City: The Art of Courtly Lucknow, Los Angeles, 2011, p. 39, fig. 134