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TWO ILLUSTRATIONS: A TANTRIC MANIFESTATION OF HANUMAN, KUBERA THE GOD OF WEALTH
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- TWO ILLUSTRATIONS: A TANTRIC MANIFESTATION OF HANUMAN, KUBERA THE GOD OF WEALTH
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image: 6 5/8 by 5 in. (16.8 by 12.7 cm)
- folio: 9 3/8 by 7 in. (23.4 by 17.6 cm) and smaller, [2], unframed
Condition
HANU-BHAIRAVA
Good and stable overall condition. The painting has a light pink folio border with a pattern of dashes not visible in the catalog illustration. Abrasions to white pigment on the upper left corner and upper portion of the folio border with further abrasions on margins of the folio border. Slight abrasions to the lower and upper portion of the image background, as visible in catalog illustration. The painting is laid down on backing paper. The oranges are lighter in reality. Exhibited in a temporary frame.
KUBERA (can be viewed online)
Elliptical fragment laid down on backing paper. Depicting the lord of wealth seated on a cushioned throne with bags of wealth and riches at his fee. Stable overall condition with some staining to the unpainted ivory background. Exhibited in a 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
A remarkable crimson-red tantric vision of Hanuman looks directly at us. His central gold crowned head in brilliant red, with white fangs and hair. The heads of Garuda / Hayagriva / Varaha and Simha peer in all directions to battle the forces of evil. His rotating arms bear the attributes and weapons of Shiva. He holds a giant red plowshare. Hanuman in a Panchanana (five-headed) incarnation as the terrifying Hanu-Bhairava who stands menacingly against a vibrant yellow background with hints of green earth and blue sky above.
In the second illustration Kubera the Lord of Wealth appears with platters of golไd, silver coins and other treasures.