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The lady and the mirror, Kangra, circa 1815
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Ink and chalk on paper
brush and grey ink over brush and red ink on paper, inscribed with colour notes in devanagari script, mirror image in black ink over black chalk on verso
Condition
In reasonably good overall condition, staining at right centre edge, as viewed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The painting for which this drawing is the preparatory sketch is now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (I.M. 7-1912, formerly in the collection of Dr. A.K. Coomaraswamy), see Archer 1973, vol.I, p.304, no.60, vol.II, p.226, no.60.
For other illustrations of related subjects see Randhawa 1962, p.29, fig.6, p.37, fig.14, p.58, fig.28, p.84, fig.49, p.87, fig.51, p.167, pl.X; Archer 1973, vol.2, p.224, no.55.