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Lot 29 Details
Works on Paper: Apparao Art for Education. 15-28 September 2023
India...My India
Digital print on archival paper
View Dimensions Print size: 15.25 x 29.75 in (38.7 x 75.5 cm) Sheet size: 18.25 x 32.25 in (46.5 x 82 cm)
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Lot 70 Details
Untitled
Mixed media on paper
21.75 x 14.75 in
Lot 39 Details
Ink and felt tip pen on paper
30 x 22 in
Lot 17 Details
Select Indian Antiquities & Collectibles. 18 Apr-1 May 2013
The Durbar of Rama
Mysore Painting20th Century...
View Dimensions Mysore painting is an important form of classical South Indian painting that originated in the royal state of Mysore. These paintings are known for their elegance, light and sober colours, and attention to detail. Hindu deities have generally been the main subjects of Mysore paintings, as also scenes from Hindu mythology. Finely done Mysore paintings are rare and highly sought after.The process of making a Mysore painting involves many stages. First, drawing the preliminary sketch of the image on the base, which consists of cartridge paper pasted on a wooden sheet. Gold paint is then profusely applied on certain areas, and the rest of the work is finally filled with colour.This large and exquisite Mysore painting depicts Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, seated on his regal throne with his consort Sita. They are accompanied by Rama's brother Lakshmana and his ardent devotee the mighty Hanuman. Rama is shown seated in a relaxed posture, with his right arm resting on his knee. His vestments are all gold, bordered with fine work. Rama and Sita are wearing crowns and heavy jewellery of the type worn by Gods and Goddesses. Hanuman is bare-chested and wears a short, tight lower garment. His expression and features are noteworthy. Lakshmana is crowned too, however most of his body is behind the throne. His face is beaming with a suppressed pleasure. The throne is ornate with a lot of gold work. One needs to observe this painting closely to notice the fine details and designs.The excellent colour tone, expressions and composition, and the large scale of this work coupled with its high quality make it an important painting.
Lot 23 Details
Jewels from South India. 12 Apr-1 May 2014
A GEMSET NECKLACE
An openwork pendant of floral design,...
View Dimensions Gross Weight: 60.500 gramsCirca: 1940'sDimensions: Pendant- 2.7 x 1.7 inches (H x W), Gemset chain length: 15 inches
Lot 8 Details
A GOLD REPOUSSE...
An intricately cast South Indian gold...
View Dimensions Gross Weight: 134.780 grams
$10,833 Rs 6,50,000
Lot 3 Details
Seated Devi
Stone10th CenturyAndhra ...
View Dimensions One of the Saptamatrikas (seven holy mothers) is seen here seated in royal ease. She is holding a 'khadaga' or large knife in her lower right hand, which rests on her raised right knee, and a shallow cup in her lower left hand, which rests on her thigh. In her upper hands she would have held the 'vajra' and 'shakti'. The Devi has a well modeled body, broad at the shoulders and narrow at the waist. She has a rounded face with perfectly shaped lips and nose. Her limbs are long, well rounded and shapely. Her upper body is bare, while her lower vestment is beautifully draped around her legs in fine folds. Part of the large halo that surrounded her head is also visible. The Devi is crowned, and wears large earrings, armbands and wristbands. Her necklace is thick, multi-layered and prominent. Her hair is seen spread out behind her head like the flames of a fire. There is a strong determination in her appearance as she sits straight-backed on a pedestal. The subject can be identified by the presence of a small elephant at the lower left, denoting that she is Indrani, the female aspect of Indra. This is a very rare and unusual piece in many respects. The manner in which a thick drape spreads over the shoulders is unusual. Also noteworthy is the design of the bracelets and the flaming hair. These features coupled with the blackish colour of the stone indicate that the piece is a rare creation that originates from Andhra Pradesh.
$12,500 Rs 6,50,000
Lot 2 Details
Seated Ganesha
Granite8th Century...
View Dimensions This granite sculpture of Ganesha is a very unusual piece. Vinayaka is shown seated with a prabha behind him. Although it is a four-armed traditional form of the deity, there are certain outstanding features. Ganesha's eyes are protruding, which gives the deity a powerful look. The shoulders are broad and well rounded. His ears are small, yet prominent. The head is broad and so is his trunk. His vahana, the rat, can faintly be seen beneath his right foot. He is shown holding his attributes in his upper two hands, a ball of sweets is in his lower left hand, and his broken tusk in his lower right hand. His crown is small in size and a part of his forehead bulges out of the crown. The Yajnopavita or caste thread is very prominent and runs from the left shoulder to the right waist, almost seeming like a belt. A band is also seen above his rotund belly. Other ornamentation is minimal. The sculpture originates from Andhra Pradesh and is an unusual specimen due to its age, stylization and region of origin.
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