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An illustration to the Ramayana: Rama vanquishing the demons Khara and Dushana, Kangra, circa 1820
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gouache with gold on paper
gouache heightened with gold on paper, dark blue inner border with gold scrolls, pink ruled outer border, numbered '3' on reverse
Provenance
Ex-private collection, Toronto
Estate of Theordore Allen Heinrich (1910-81). Professor Heinrich was a curator, educator and art historian. Between 1955 and 1962 he was the director of the Ontario Museum, and later taught art history at the Universities of York and Saskatchewan.
Estate of Theordore Allen Heinrich (1910-81). Professor Heinrich was a curator, educator and art historian. Between 1955 and 1962 he was the director of the Ontario Museum, and later taught art history at the Universities of York and Saskatchewan.
Condition
In good overall condition, colours vivid, very minor stains and a minor tear to upper right leaf edge, as viewed.
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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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."