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AN ILLUSTRATION TO THE BHAGAVATA PURANA: KRISHNA AND BALARAMA WRESTLE CHANURA AND MUSTIKAINDIA, PUNJAB HILLS, CIRCA 1840 | AN ILLUSTRATION TO THE BHAGAVATA PURANA: KRISHNA AND BALARAMA WRESTLE CHANURA AND MUSTIKAIndia, Punjab Hills, circa 1840
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Opaque watercolor on paper heightened with gold
- image: 10 1/8 by 7 3/4 in. (25.7 by 19.7 cm)
- folio: 10 3/4 by 8 1/2 in. (27.3 by 21.6 cm) unframed
Provenance
Collection of Mr. Gordon H. Mattison, Maryland
Condition
Very good overall condition. The green ground is a shade lighter and brighter in reality. There is a slight unevenness to the ground on lower right quadrant resulting from the group of figures there having been reworked by artist. Exhibited in temporary frame. This painting has not been inspected outside its 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.