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A GROUP OF FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO A BHAGAVATA PURANA SERIESINDIA, JAIPUR, CIRCA 1830-1850 | A GROUP OF FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO A BHAGAVATA PURANA SERIESIndia, Jaipur, circa 1830-1850
估價
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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描述
- Opaque watercolor on paper heightened with gold
- image: 8 5/8 by 12 7/8 in. (21.9 by 32.7 cm)
- folio: 11 3/8 by 15 3/4 in. (28.9 by 40 cm) each, [5], unframed
Condition
1) Six scenes in registers depicting Lord Krishna and his faithful companion Uddhava with scenes of Gokula beneath. Excellent overall condition. Slight stain to buff upper ground in the upper central register. Exhibited in temporary frame. This painting has not been inspected outside its frame. 2) Scene from the Ramayana- the anointment of Lord Rama and Sita as king and queen. Very good overall condition. Slight scuffing to pigment on red folio border on the upper left corner. Exhibited in temporary frame. This painting has not been inspected outside its frame. 3) Krishna frolicking with gopis and companions in the forest bordering the Yamuna. Good overall condition. Scuffing and staining to pigments on extreme upper left quadrant, clearly visible in catalogue illustration. Exhibited in temporary frame. This painting has not been inspected outside its frame. 4) Lord Indra performing rituals along with sages in the presence of kings and celestials. Very good overall condition. Loss to pigment on the ear of Indra seated in the lower register and on one of the seated kings at center in the upper register. Exhibited in temporary frame. This painting has not been inspected outside its frame. 5) Lord Krishna's faithful companion Uddhava departs from Gokula and arrives in Mathura bearing gifts. Very good overall condition. Slight scuffing to red pigment on lower folio border. Exhibited in temporary frame. This painting 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.