AN INDIAN PAINTING OF VISHNU CIRCA 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Description: AN INDIAN PAINTING OF VISHNU
CIRCA 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Painted on heavy card in gouache and gold, depicting Vishnu seated in padmasana, both hands resting in his lap in dhyanamudra holding a golden flaming jewel, wearing a dhoti and elaborate gem studded jewels, his head surrounded by a pink halo.
21.5cm high, 15cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Purchased in New Delhi, 1960s
Condition:
Condition: Some minor wear to the paint work, some damage to the lower border, including a burn mark with associated hole at the figure's left knee.
No repainting visible
LJ delivery size: Small
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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Description: AN INDIAN PAINTING OF VISHNU
CIRCA 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Painted on heavy card in gouache and gold, depicting Vishnu seated in padmasana, both hands resting in his lap in dhyanamudra holding a golden flaming jewel, wearing a dhoti and elaborate gem studded jewels, his head surrounded by a pink halo.
21.5cm high, 15cm wide
PROVENANCE:
Purchased in New Delhi, 1960s
Condition:
Condition: Some minor wear to the paint work, some damage to the lower border, including a burn mark with associated hole at the figure's left knee.
No repainting visible
LJ delivery size: Small
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.