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Krishna and his Cows being Anointed by the Ladies of Gokula
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Krishna and his Cows being Anointed by the Ladies of Gokula
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image: 8 1/8 by 5 5/8 in. (20.6 by 14.3 cm)
- folio: 10 ½ by 7 5/8 in. (26.7 by 19.4 cm)
Provenance
Acquired from a West Coast gallery
Previously in a West Coast collection until 2007
Previously in a West Coast collection until 2007
Condition
Please note that the correct estimate for this work is $9,000-12,000 USD.
Good overall condition. Slight scuffing to folio border and losses to the corners of the folio border, not seen in the catalog illustration. Minute loss to pigment to the outline of the hillock on the middle right edge of the image, visible in the catalog illustration. The oranges and reds are slightly deeper in the actual painting.
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
In this tender scene, we see Krishna and his cow and calf being worshipped by a group of adorants.