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Four Kalighat Paintings
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Four Kalighat Paintings
- Watercolour heightened with silver on paper
- 45 by 27.5 cm. (17 ¾ by 10 ⅜; in.); 38.5 by 24 cm. (15 ¼ by 9 ½ in.); 43.4 by 27.5 cm. (17 ⅛; by 10 ⅞; in.); 44.6 by 27.8 cm. (17 ⅝; by 11 in.); 43.6 by 27.5 cm. (17 ¼ by 10 ⅞; in.)
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Provenance
Acquired in London in 1960
Condition
The four paintings in this lot are in overall good condition, as viewed. They have all been laid on paper and are unframed. There is minor foxing, some staining and wear throughout the surface of the artworks. There are minor losses to the edges of the paintings. 'Saraswati, the goddess of learning, seated on a spray of lotus blooms, playing tambura', has minor creasing in the lower right quadrant. 'Varaha avatara, or boar incarnation of Vishnu' has a minor loss in the upper left quadrant and slight creasing on the left side of the painting. There is a minor loss to the lower right edge in the painting depicting 'Krishna killing the demon Bakasura.'
"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."