Scenes from the Ramayana

Good overall condition. The background color in the image is beige and not off-white as seen in the illustration. The color tones of the circular mote are gray brown and not black and white as seen in the illustration. There is a pronounced vertical crease line running down the center of the painting and down the middle right half, both slightly visible in the catalog illustration. There are three vertical crease lines running down the painting - through the center and the middle half of both sides, where the cloth has been folded. The painting has been stretched and laid down on a cloth backing, not seen in the catalog illustration. There are slight stains throughout, consisten with age.
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.

Vignettes from the epic are depicted in a narrative format with the climactic battle between Lord Rama and Lakshmana at center. We see the demon and monkey armies arrayed against each other exchanging canon fire.