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KING DASARATHA RECEIVES SUMANTRA: A FOLIO FROM A RAMAYANA SERIES
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- KING DASARATHA RECEIVES SUMANTRA: A FOLIO FROM A RAMAYANA SERIES
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image: 12 by 17 1/3 in. (30.48 by 43.2 cm)
- folio: 13 1/4 by 18 3/4 in. (33 by 45.7 cm)
Provenance
Acquired mid-1990's
Condition
Good and stable overall condition. Abrasions to pigment and flaking to lower right quadrant of image and folio, clearly visible in catalogue illustration. Conservation framed.
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
King Dasaratha receiving his minister Sumantra within a palace chamber of Ayodhya. The King arrives riding a rearing stallion. He enters the large building complex through a doorway as an empty chariot waits outside. A peacock paces atop the palace. Four mauve hillocks in the background and stylized white puffy clouds some ringed with vermillion against a brilliant azure blue sky. Blue-black gold foliate design borders with mauve-pink margins. Inscribed on verso with one line of black ink nagari script “Ayodhya.”
Possibly attributable to the artist Chaitu and his workshop. Chaitu initially began his career in Kangra moving to Garwhal circa 1829 likely developing an atelier. His works are notable for their very high level of technical skill coupled with a most assured hand as present in our examples.
For relatable works likely from from the same series, see: Christie's London, 16 October 1980, lot 253; Sotheby's New York, 25 March 1987, lot 163; and Sotheby's New York, 20 March 1997, lot 359. Other leaves are in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Sri Bhawani Museum in Aundh, Maharashtra, among others.