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Three Kalighat Paintings
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Three Kalighat Paintings
- Watercolour heightened with silver on paper
- 44.5 by 28 cm. (17 ½ by 11 in.); 44.6 by 27.8 cm. (17 ⅝ by 11 in.); 44.5 by 27.5 cm. (17 ½ by 10 ⅞ in.)
- (3)
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 9 December 1970, lot 138, 139
Condition
All three paintings have been laid on paper, and are unframed. There are minor losses to the edges of the painting and minor scuffs, some staining and accretions throughout the surface of the painting. There are also minor scattered ink and paint spots inherent in the painting. 'An illustration to a Bengali proverb - 'Even a mouse will turn'' has a possibly repaired tear in the upper left corner.
"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."