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RAMA RECEIVES ADORATION: AN ILLUSTRATION TO THE RAMAYANA
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- RAMA RECEIVES ADORATION:AN ILLUSTRATION TO THE RAMAYANA
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image: 12 1/4 by 7 1/2 in (30.5 by 17.8 cm)
Provenance
Sam Fogg Ltd., London
Acquired 2001
Acquired 2001
Condition
Some age-related oxidation and stains. Abrasions throughout, with lower white ground of image. Image trimmed, folio border missing.Verso: Some stains and rust marks. Slight wrinkling to the backing paper. Traces of old paper reinforcement spots visible with small sections of conservator's tape. Conservation framed.
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 majestic Rama exalted on a giant lotus blossom, holds a crescent-tipped arrow pointing upward - his bow symbolizing his victories and his grandeur - a quiver-full of arrows behind. He wears a crown, capped with three lotus blossoms. Barechested except for strings of pearls and jewels and a diaphanous scarf, with a saffron dhoti and gold patka. His feet are crossed - its soles bearing auspicious signs and symbols which reveal his cosmic stature. He looks beyond his companions deep in regal meditation.
Sita sits before him offering a bowl of fruit. Hanuman waves a chowrie. Rama's brothers are present - Lakshmana with pꦰressed hands as Bharata and Shatrugna wave chowries . On a white terrace / a green background with flower blossoms in vases.
For related works, see P. Pal, The Classical Tradition in Rajput Painting, New York, 1978, p. 130-131, cat. 42; Indian Paintings from the Collection of Harriet Von Breton, ꦜPacific 🅺Asia Museum exh. cat., Pasadena, CA, 1986; and Sotheby's New York, 22 March 1989, lots 129-132.