- 703
DAUJI II PERFORMING ARATI BEFORE SRI NATH JI
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- DAUJI II PERFORMING ARATI BEFORE SRI NATH JI
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- image: 8 1/4 by 5 1/2 in. (21 by 14 cm);
- folio: 9 by 6 in. (22.9 by 15.2 cm) unframed
Provenance
Maggs Bros. Ltd., London, 8 June 1973
Condition
Very good overall condition. Slight loss and wear to edges of folio borders, clearly visible in catalog illustration. Slight losses to pigments on the silver border of Shrinathji's skirt. Silver pigments in the painting have become oxidized. This lot is exhibited in a temporary 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
Tilakayat Dauji II (1797-1826) performing arati (the ceremonial waving of a lamp) before the image of Sri Nath Ji accompanied by a Brahmin holding a ceremonial morchal. Sri Nath Ji dressed for the special occasion of Sharada Purnima.
Refer to Amit Ambalal, Krishna as Srinathji, New York, 1987, pp. 112-113.