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THREE ILLUSTRATIONS TO THE RAMAYANA: RAMA BLESSES VIBHISHANA, HANUMAN ATTACKS A FEMALE DEMON, AND RAMA, SITA AND THEIR CHILDREN IN FRONT OF A SACRED FIRE
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2,500 - 3,000 USD
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- THREE ILLUSTRATIONS TO THE RAMAYANA: RAMA BLESSES VIBHISHANA, HANUMAN ATTACKS A FEMALE DEMON, AND RAMA, SITA AND THEIR CHILDREN IN FRONT OF A SACRED FIRE
- Opaque watercolor on paper
- image: 6 1/4 by 6 1/2 in. (15.8 by 16.5 cm) and slightly smaller, [3], unframed, 1 illustrated
Condition
Illustrated: Fragment of an image. Fair and stable overall condition with abrasions and losses to extremities particularly to the lower right edge, clearly visible in catalog illustration. The dark green ground is deeper and richer in reality. Inscription on verso. Exhibited in a temporary frame.
Rama Blesses Vibhishana: Fragment of an image. Fair and stable overall condition with abrasions to pigments particularly in the upper left and lower right corners of the image and a few losses to the faces of Sita, Hanuman and Vibhishana as well as the skirt of Vibhishana. Exhibited in a temporary frame.
Rama, Sita and Their Children in Front of a Fire: Fragment of an image. Good and stable overall condition with abrasions to pigment on extremities particularly the right and left edges of the image. With further abrasions to skin tones of seated figures on the left. Inscription on verso. 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Rama and Sita with Lakshmana respectfully holding a chowrie within a brilliant-red wheeled vehicle. Being adored by a monkey and bear. Rama reaching forward to bless Vibhishana. A lovely fragment from a larger work with two additional fragmentary illustrations.
Refer to Edwin Binney III, Rajput Miniatures from the Collection of Edwin Binney III, Portland, 1968, cat. 44, p. 59.