Lot 963
  • 963

A GROUP OF FOUR ILLUSTRATIONS TO A KALPASUTRA MANUSCRIPTINDIA, GUJARAT OR RAJASTHAN, CIRCA 16TH CENTURY | A GROUP OF FOUR ILLUSTRATIONS TO A KALPASUTRA MANUSCRIPT

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • Pigments and ink on paper heightened with gold
  • 4 5/8  by 11 1/2 in. (11.7 by 29.2 cm.) and smaller, each [4], unframed

Condition

In fairly good overall condition. As they appear in catalogue: 1) With some abrasion on the outer red border on the right side of the image and to the red circular emblem on the right. The figure on the right showing a .5 inch tear in the left shoulder and some creasing along the right shoulder. Some paint loss in the architectural detail on the upper left side, as visible in catalogue illustration.2) Loss to the red circles on both the left and right with some additional wearing to the pigment along right side of the red border of the image 3) Very minor paint loss to the red borders around the image 4) Almost complete loss to the red border at left and some abrasion to the one at right. Minor flaking in red ground area around to figures at the lower right.
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.
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.