Lot 971
  • 971

A GROUP OF FOUR ILLUSTRATIONS TO A RAGAMALA SERIES: DHANASRI, PATMANJARI, KAMOD, GUJARI RAGINIINDIA, MALWA, 18TH CENTURY | A GROUP OF FOUR ILLUSTRATIONS TO A RAGAMALA SERIES: DHANASRI, PATMANJARI, KAMOD, GUJARI RAGINI

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • Opaque watercolor on paper heightened with gold
  • folio: 9 3/4 by 6 3/4 in. (24.8 by 16.2 cm.), unframed
  • image: 8 3/8 by 5 3/8 in. (23.8 by 13.7 cm.)

Condition

In very good overall condition. 1) Patmanjari: Minor flaking to the gold ground edges of the saris on the three figures from the right. With a minute paint loss on the red ground of the upper rooftop 2) Gujari: Minor flaking to the gold ground on the headscarves of the central figure and figure on the left. Minor crease to the lower right corner of the border 3) Kamod: Minute paint loss on left side of the arch in the green ground of the right archway 4) Dhanarasi: two pinhole areas of paint loss in upper center in between the foliage
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.