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A Pair of Illustrations Depicting Ladies at Their Toilette
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- A Pair of Illustrations Depicting Ladies at Their Toilette
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image 6 by 3 1/8 in. (15.3 by 7.9 cm)
- folio 13 1/8 by 8 1/4 in. (8 by 21 cm), and smaller, [2], unframed, one illustrated
Condition
(ILLUSTRATED) Good overall condition. Slight loss to pigment in green background. Areas of rubbing in the outer floral border. Slight tear in the lower left corner of the gold border that frames the central picture. Right margin of floral border with rubbing and minute tears. Full folio repasted on backing.
Good overall condition. Slight cracks in the periphery of pink border at upper left and upper right. Left margin of floral border with rubbing and tear in the lower corner. Full folio repasted on backing.
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 two folios depict young maidens at their toilette, a theme popular with artists servicing the new European patrons in North India during this period. The first coyly grabs the corners of her diaphanous robe, the interior space overlooking the lush gardens in the background. The second poses in leisurely abandon, as she pulls back her hair with both hands. Both are wearing delicate pearl jewelry. The minimal portrayal of their lyrical bodies compliment the lavish yet contained foliage that decorates the folios. The colorful flowers and swirling clouds with gold accents, add a decorative element to these nimble studies.
These type of naturalistic studies incorporated into borders achieved their zenith under the patronage of the Mughal ruler Jahangir. Border designs, known as hashiyas, developed into a special art form and were created by designated artists specializing in design.
These type of naturalistic studies incorporated into borders achieved their zenith under the patronage of the Mughal ruler Jahangir. Border designs, known as hashiyas, developed into a special art form and were created by designated artists specializing in design.