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AN ILLUSTRATION TO A RAGAMALA SERIES: KANADA RAGINI
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- AN ILLUSTRATION TO A RAGAMALA SERIES: KANADA RAGINI
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image: 7 1/4 by 5 7/8 in. (18.4 by 14.9 cm)
- folio: 8 5/8 by 6 3/8 in. (21.9 by 16.1 cm) unframed
Condition
Fair and stable overall condition. The folio border has been cropped. Losses, wear and frayed edges to all four margins of illustration have been masked with backing paper. Creases at center, distress to paper on right side of image with tiny pinholes on lower margin all strengthened with backing paper. Abrasions to white pigments throughout, visible in catalog illustration and some wear to costumes of all three figures. Inscription on verso. Exhibited in temporary frame.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The hero holding a broadsword and an elephant's tusk being hailed as a victorious hunter standing atop a defeated captured elephant. The scene is set against a brilliant red hillside defined by a thick white curving crest, with a blue sky encompassing vibrantly blossoming trees. Our hero's pavilion with empty bedchamber rises to the left.
For comparative works, refer to Klaus Ebeling, Ragamala Painting, Basel, 1973, pp.83.