AN ILLUSTRATION FROM A RAGAMALA SERIES: KAKUBHA RAGINI, A LADY WALKS THROUGH A FOREST, INDIA, RAJASTHAN, BUNDI, LATE 18TH CENTURY |

gouache with gold on paper, narrow inner black border, wide red outer borders, with original paper cover sheet

The surface affected by minor rubbing and minor various stains, very little flaking and minor damages affecting mainly the left hand side of the border, as viewed.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The iconography here is very unusual. The inscription indicates that this is Kakukbha Ragini, which relates to a woman startled by a calling cuckoo, but the usual iconography for Kakukbha shows a woman walking among peacocks, not monkeys.