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Shiva and Parvati on Kailasha
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Shiva and Parvati on Kailasha
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image 15 7/8 by 10 1/8 in. (40.3 b 25.7 cm)
- folio 19 5/8 by 13 3/8 in. (49.8 by 34 cm) unframed
Provenance
Originally acquired in the 1970s, thence by descent
Condition
Good and stable condition. Overall surface abrasion with areas of loss to pigment, like Brahmas raised hand, Ganeshas neck, the center left and center right areas close to the borders and few others. Uneven image edge with folio border missing. Crease on upper left corner, as visible in catalogue illustration. Consolidation at the base with tape on verso to strengthen. Inscribed on verso. This lot is exhibited in a temporary frame.
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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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
The scene depicts Shiva and Parvati seated on a tiger skin outside their mountain abode of Kailasha. While Parvati lovingly gazes at her God-husband, they are venerated by a circle of devotees with clasped palms. The couple is flanked by their sons Ganesha and Skanda. Also in attendance are Brahma, Vishnu, Indra and other celestials together with planetary deities. The group is completed by the couple’s bull and tiger mounts seen in the immediate foreground.
The generous use of gold to highlight distinct elements of the painting, the stylistic floral pattern of the floor where the gathering is seated and in particular the winged apsaras in the foreground entertaining the gathering indicate a strong Deccani influence. Scholars like S.C. Welch, John Seyller and J. Losty have commented extensively about the impact of Decccani artists in Rajasthan and Pahari ateliers from the 17th century onwards, and this is clearly seen in the present painting.
For another example of Deccani influence in a Ragamala folio from the Stuart Cary Welch collects ion see Replica Shoes ’s London, May 31, 2011, lot 15
The generous use of gold to highlight distinct elements of the painting, the stylistic floral pattern of the floor where the gathering is seated and in particular the winged apsaras in the foreground entertaining the gathering indicate a strong Deccani influence. Scholars like S.C. Welch, John Seyller and J. Losty have commented extensively about the impact of Decccani artists in Rajasthan and Pahari ateliers from the 17th century onwards, and this is clearly seen in the present painting.
For another example of Deccani influence in a Ragamala folio from the Stuart Cary Welch collects ion see Replica Shoes ’s London, May 31, 2011, lot 15