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An illustration to a Ragamala series: Gujari Ragini, Delhi, circa 1800
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gouache on paper highlighted with gold
gouache heightened with gold on paper, laid down on an album page with blue inner borders filled with gold scrollwork, outer margins with vegetal trellis design in gold
Condition
In good overall condition, minor abrasions to leaf edges, as viewed.
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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."
"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
According to an ancient text, Gujari was a sixteen-year old girl who composed music whilst waiting for her lover. A further Ragamala scene (Dipaka Raga) from the same series as the present painting is in the India Office Library (see Falk and Archer 1981, p.132 and 430, no.231). Various other examples of Gujari Ragini can be found in K. Ebeling, Ragamala Painting, Basel, Paris, New Delhi, 1973, where Gujari is often depicted, as in this example, sitting on a pad of leaves.