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KING DASARATHA CONSULTS SAGE VASISTHA: AN ILLUSTRATION TO THE RAMAYANA
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描述
- KING DASARATHA CONSULTS SAGE VASISTHA: AN ILLUSTRATION TO THE RAMAYANA
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image: 10 1/4 by 14 3/4 in., 26 by 37.6 cm
- folio: 11 3/4 by 16 in., 30 by 40.7 cm
The finely executed illustration in narrative format depicting King Dasaratha consulting with sage Vasistha in the upper register and the sage exiting the palace in the lower register as he is led away by the King's trusted charioteer Sumantra.
The scene is set at the beginning of the epic Ramayana and portrays King Dasaratha's quandary at the risk posed to his sixteen year old son Rama who has been requested by the powerful sage Vishwamitra to accompany him to his forest abode and vanquish the demons there who have been disturbing his penance.
The scene is set at the beginning of the epic Ramayana and portrays King Dasaratha's quandary at the risk posed to his sixteen year old son Rama who has been requested by the powerful sage Vishwamitra to accompany him to his forest abode and vanquish the demons there who have been disturbing his penance.
Condition
Good and stable overall condition. Slight abrasions to pigment on the light red folio borders. Three small holes to the paper on the upper middle folio border on the upper right edges and the upper center red canopy, have been stabilized with backing paper. The image itself is in excellent condition. This lot has not been inspected outside its frame.
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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.