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An Illustration from the Bhagavata Purana: Krishna and Balarama meet Devaki and Vasudeva
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- An Illustration from the Bhagavata Purana: Krishna and Balarama meet Devaki and Vasudeva
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image 6 7/8 by 9 3/4 in. (17 by 24.6 cm.)
- folio 9 1/2 by 11 7/8 in. (24.2 by 29.8 cm.)
The illustration depicts Krishna with his brother Balarama meeting his birth parents Devaki and Vasudeva after liberating them from the clutches of his evil uncle Kamsa. Vasudeva's arms are outstretched as he prepares to embrace his son for the first time.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner from the collection of noted scholar Toby Falk
Condition
Good overall condition. Very slight abrasions to blue pigment in the sky above.
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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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The stylized treatment of the figures with square heads and flattened faces is a hallmark of the Bikaner atelier which was strongly influenced by Mughal conventions.
For another illustration from the same album depicting Dana Lila or the paying of the toll, see H. Goetz, The Art and Architecture of Bikaner State, Oxford, 1948, no. 91. The author describes the style as, "...early Rajput at its best." ibid. p. 100.