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AN ILLUSTRATION FROM THE MAHABHARATA: KRISHNA, ARJUNA AND PRADYUMA RELEASE A SHOWER OF ARROWS AT THE DEMON NIKUMBHA, INDIA, KANGRA OR GULER, CIRCA 1820 |
估價
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- painting: 32.3 by 42.4cm.leaf: 36.5 by 46.3cm.
opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
來源
Sotheby's New York, 19 March 2008, lot 211.
Ex-private collection, Germany.
Acquired from the Royal Library of Mandi in 1969.
Ex-private collection, Germany.
Acquired from the Royal Library of Mandi in 1969.
Condition
The surface with minor rubbing and stains, the borders with minor damages, minor folds, 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."
"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."
拍品資料及來源
Here we see the penultimate scene of the battle between Nikumbha and the warriors Krishna, Pradyumna and Arjuna. After Nikumbha proves himself immune to the multiple charges launched against him by the trio, Krishna finally summons his invincible discus the Sudarshana Chakra and aims it at the demon. The Gods and other celestial beings gather amidst the clouds above to witness this climactic scene which ends with the beheading of Nikumbha. For other illustrations from the same series see Sotheby's New York, September 19, 2006, lots 16, 17 and 18.