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Five Kalighat Paintings
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Five Kalighat Paintings
- Watercolour heightened with silver on paper
- 44.5 by 27.8 cm. (17 ½ by 11 in.); 44.4 by 27.3 cm. (17 ½ in by 10 ¾ in.); 44 by 26.7 cm. (17 ¼ by 10 ½ in.); 44.4 by 27.4 cm. (17 ½ by 10 ¾ in.); 44.7 by 28 cm. (17 ⅝ by 11 in.)
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Provenance
A courtesan seated on the ground, adjusting an earring acquired by Ms. Kitty Gregory from Sotheby's, London, 5 July 1965, lot 157
Acquired from Ms. Kitty Gregory, shortly thereafter
Acquired from Ms. Kitty Gregory, shortly thereafter
A seated courtesan holding a peacock, A young Bengali man playing a tambura, A courtesan holding a peacock, A seated courtesan playing a tambura, acquired from Sotheby's, London, 9 December 1970, lot 138, 139
Condition
These paintings are in overall good condition, as viewed. These works have been laid on paper and are available unframed. There are scattered minor staining, foxing, fly spots throughout all the paintings. There are very minor tears to the edges of the paintings.' A seated courtesan playing a tambura' has had possible slight retouching to the upper corner of the 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. 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."
"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."