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An illustration to the Sat Sai of Bihari: Krishna gazes up at Radha through a palace window, Kangra, circa 1820
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Gouache with gold on paper
gouache heightened with gold on paper, floral spandrels and blue inner border, pink speckled outer border, numbered '36'
Provenance
Ex-Mandi Royal Collection
Ex-private collection, Germany
Ex-private collection, Germany
Condition
In generally good condition, colours bright and pure. Nibbles to border upper right. 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
The poet Bihari's Sat Sai was comprised of Hindi couplets on the theme of lovers encounters and followed the narrative conventions of the Radha-Krishna cult and the classification of Nayakas and Nayikas, heroes and heroines.