RAJASTHAN AND NORTHERN INDIA, LATE 18TH CENTURY - EARLY 19TH CENTURY | SIX INDIAN MINIATURES

RAJASTHAN AND NORTHERN INDIA, LATE 18TH CENTURY - EARLY 19TH CENTURY
SIX INDIAN MINIATURES

gouache and gold on cardboard
Episodes of Krishna's epics:
Rama and Lakshana with Visvamitra
Matsya saving his people during the great flood
Krishna child playing with a gopi
Vishnu and Lakshmi on the throne of lotus petals
Garuda facing Rama and Sita on their throne of lotus petals
Krishna during the Holi festival
From 13 cm to 36 cm
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RAJASTHAN ET INDE DU NORD, FIN DU XVIIIE SIÈCLE - DÉBUT DU XIXE SIÈCLE
SIX MINIATURES INDIENNES

gouache et or sur papier cartonné
Episodes de l'épopée de Krishna:
Rama et Lakshana accompagnés de Visvamitra
Matsya sauvant son peuple du déluge
Krishna enfant jouant avec une gopi
Vishnu et Lakshmi sur le trône de lotus
Garuda devant Rama and Sita sur leur trône de lotus
Krishna pendant le festival Holi (Ragmala Vasant)
De 13 cm à 36 cm

Condition Report:
(i) Colours are deeper in the reality than in the catalogue illustration, there are losses, scratches and abrasions to the pigments, there is a paint retouching mainly to the yellow and the green, all these are visible on the catalogue illustration
(ii) Colours are deeper in the reality than in the catalogue illustration, there are stains, cracks, scratches and abrasions to the pigments, all these visible on the catalogue illustration
(iii) Colours are faded, there are tears, stains and abrasions with losses to the pigments, all these are visible on the catalogue illustration
iv) In an overall good condition, colours are accurate, there are stains and abrasions to the pigments, all these are visible on the catalogue illustration
(v) In an overall good condition, colours are deeper in the reality, there are minor stains and abrasions to the pigments. All these are visible on the catalogue illustration
(vi) In an overall good condition, colours are faded, there are minor abrasions to the pigments, all these are visible on the catalogue illustration
As viewed.

Dimensions of each miniature (order of appearance on the site)
(i) 36 x 27 cm
(ii) 13 x 20.5 cm
(iii) 19.5 x 14 cm
(iv) 32 x 23 cm
(v) 32 x 20.5 cm
(vi) 18.5 x 24 cm

"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."