Lot 1117
  • 1117

A DOUBLE-SIDED ILLUSTRATION TO THE RASIKAPRIYA OF KESHAV DAS: A NAYIKA THINKING OF HER BELOVED; A NAYIKA AND HER CONFIDANT

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • A DOUBLE-SIDED ILLUSTRATION TO THE RASIKAPRIYA OF KESHAV DAS: A NAYIKA THINKING OF HER BELOVED; A NAYIKA AND HER CONFIDANT
  • Opaque watercolor on paper
  • image: 6 7/8 by 5 1/8 in. (17.5 by 13 cm);
  • folio: 8 1/2 by 6 3/4 in. (21.5 by 17.1 cm) unframed

Condition

Recto: Good and stable overall condition with abrasions to pigment on folio border and extremities of image, clearly visible in catalog illustration. Slight loss to blue sky above monkey and pronounced crease to lower right edge of image. Verso: Abrasions to pigment on folio border and extremities. Slight loss to white pigments. Exhibited in a temporary frame.
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.
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