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An Illustration from a Poetic Album, possibly the Sarangadharapaddhati
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- An Illustration from a Poetic Album, possibly the Sarangadharapaddhati
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image 9 7/8 by 8 1/4 in. (25 by 21 cm.)
- folio 11 by 9 7/8 in. (28 by 25 cm.)
The Sarangadharapaddhati is one of the Subhasitas, loose collections of poems in epigrammatic verse, dwelling upon themes related to love, worldly wisdom and detachment.
The inscription on the folio border reads as follows, " I think this animal [horse] to be illusory. Do not bring it here, though it seems to stand there sent by our own people. Indeed, one's own shadow is not of any use when shelter is needed from the scorching sun."
For another closely related illustration, see A. Topsfield, "Court Painters at Udaipur," Artibus Asiae, 2001, fig.67, p. 98.
The inscription on the folio border reads as follows, " I think this animal [horse] to be illusory. Do not bring it here, though it seems to stand there sent by our own people. Indeed, one's own shadow is not of any use when shelter is needed from the scorching sun."
For another closely related illustration, see A. Topsfield, "Court Painters at Udaipur," Artibus Asiae, 2001, fig.67, p. 98.
Condition
Good overall condition, losses to patches of white pigment on horse. loss to inscription on upper left margin of folio clearly visible in catalogue illustration. loss to pigment on face and turban of standing figure on upper left in red jama and to green turban of one of the seated figures. Stain to red ground adjacent to horses tail.
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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 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.