A painting of Krishna observing the bathing Gopis, 17th century; Gujarat, India

A painting of Krishna observing the bathing Gopis
17th century; Gujarat, India
Opaque watercolor and ink on linen, depicting the mischievous blue-skinned god seated in a tree, having absconded with the gopis' clothes, who plead with him from the fish-filled water below, a bullock family in the background
18.75" H x 17" W
Provenance: The Collection of Walter and Nesta Spink, Ann Arbor, MI, by 1988
Condition Report: Overall generally good condition. Small areas of wear and pigment flaking with attendant pigment losses, primarily in the lower portion of the image. The edges have been trimmed. Occasional minor creases at the extreme edges and corners. The work is loose, not matted.Unframed Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.