Lot 231
  • 231

A Group of three Illustrations depicting the Avataras of Vishnu

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • A Group of three Illustrations depicting the Avataras of Vishnu
  • Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper

  • image 6 3/8 by 8 5/8 in. (16.2 by 22 cm.)
  • folio 9 1/4 by 11 5/8 in. (23.5 by 29.5 cm.) and smaller, [3], unframed, 1 illustrated
The group including an illustration of Matsya avatara from Mandi and illustrations of Narasimha and Varaha avataras from Kangra, the latter pictured at left.

Provenance

Acquired from the Royal Library of Mandi in 1969

Condition

The illustrated painting in good overall condition with very minor staining and minimal paint loss. The unillustrated paintings with varying degrees of paint loss and staining. But in fair to good condition. No restoration.
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