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A GROUP OF FOUR ILLUSTRATIONS FROM THE DEVI MAHATMYA: VISHNU BATTLES THE DEMONS KAITAVA AND MADHU, INDIA, MANDI, CIRCA 1770 |
估價
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- painting: 19.4 by 29.4 cm. max.
opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
來源
Sotheby's New York, 19 March 2008, lot 201.
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
Minor flaking and losses to the surface, smudges and some minor damages to the borders, as viewed.
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"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
The present group of illustrations is from the first chapter of the Devi Mahatmya and relate the beginning of the story of how Devi, the Great Goddess, assumed her omniscient form as the bearer of Supreme Power or Shakti. The narrative begins with Vishnu, pictured here in his Anantasyayin form, lying in yoganidra, a deeply meditative state of consciousness induced by the Great Goddess, on his serpent Sheshanaga in the cosmic ocean, with Brahma issuing from his navel creating the universe. This universal order is threatened by two demons Kaitava and Madhu who attempt to abduct Brahma and thereby break the cycle of Creation. Brahma then invokes Mahayogini, the Great Goddess, and pleads with her to withdraw from Vishnu so that he may awaken from his meditative sleep and engage the demons. The Goddess acquiesces and as Vishnu awakens his ensuing wrath is terrible. The demons are easily vanquished and cosmic order is restored thanks to the beneficence of Devi.
The Devi Mahatmya is part of the Markandeya Purana which principally relates the myths and legends of Vishnu. This text is significant as one of the earliest Puranas and formed the basis of the Shakti cult which flourished in later times and was particularly popular in the Punjab Hills region.
The Devi Mahatmya is part of the Markandeya Purana which principally relates the myths and legends of Vishnu. This text is significant as one of the earliest Puranas and formed the basis of the Shakti cult which flourished in later times and was particularly popular in the Punjab Hills region.