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An Illustration to the Ramayana: Vibhishana bows before Rama
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- An Illustration to the Ramayana: Vibhishana bows before Rama
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image 8 by 11 7/8 in. (20.3 by 30.2 cm)
The illustration from the Lanka kanda of the Epic depicts Rama with his brother Lakshmana at lower left, receiving a message delivered by Vibhishana, younger brother of the demon king Ravana, who later joined forces with Rama. The group is encircled and protected by the monkeys and bears of Rama's army, some of whom are carrying tree branches. Others have their heads turned towards the fortified golden citadel of Lanka, situated on a rocky cliff, from where the demon Kumbhakarna gazes out.
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, September 16 1999, lot 180
Condition
Very good overall condition. The walls of the fortified citadel of Lanka seen on the upper right are burnished with gold. This lot has not been viewed outside its 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 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.
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 portrayal of the seemingly invincible fortress of Lanka placed atop sheer rocky escarpments may be compared to another illustration from the same series: see Roy C. Craven (ed.), Ramayana Pahari Paintings, Bombay, 1990 no. 8, pp. 98-99. For other illustrations from the series, see Sotheby's New York, March 22 2002, lots 59 & 60 and Sotheby's New York, November 14, 2002, lot 84.