TWO FOLIOS FROM THE RAMAYANA
MAHARASHTRA/ANDHRA PRADESH 20TH CENTURY a) Hanuman battles demons in Ashoka Vatika Natural pigment on paper pasted on handmade paper 12 x 7.5 in (33.1 x 41.5 cm) b) Hanuman builds himself a seat with his tail Natural pigment on paper pasted on handmade paper 12.75 x 16 in (32.6 x 40.7 cm) (Set of two) PROVENANCE ...
Estimate
Rs 2,50,000 - 3,50,000
$3,790 - 5,305
Winning bid
Rs 2,60,568 |
$3,948
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
TWO FOLIOS FROM THE RAMAYANA
MAHARASHTRA/ANDHRA PRADESH 20TH CENTURY a) Battle between the brothers, Vali and Sugriva Natural pigment on paper pasted on handmade paper 12.75 x 16 in (32.5 x 40.8 cm) b) Hanuman battles demons Natural pigment on paper pasted on handmade paper 12.75 x 16 in ( 32.5 x 40.7 cm) (Set of two) PROVENANCE Property...
Estimate
Rs 2,50,000 - 3,50,000
$3,790 - 5,305
Winning bid
Rs 2,60,568 |
$3,948
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
GROUP OF FANTASTICAL ANIMALS
CHHATTISGARH/ODISHA 20TH CENTURY Bronze a) Bronze 5 in (12.7 cm) wide b) Bronze 5 in (12.7 cm) wide c) Bronze 6.25 in (16 cm) wide (Set of three) PROVENANCE Property of an Important Collector
Estimate
Rs 1,20,000 - 1,50,000
$1,820 - 2,275
RESERVE NOT MET
TIGER
KARNATAKA/KERALA 19TH CENTURY Bronze 11 in (28 cm) high NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY PROVENANCE Property of an Important Collector Indian mythology is replete with stories of the tiger who is revered and invested with supernatural powers by most tribes of India. The present lot is a fantastical version of a cobra seated on the ...
Estimate
Rs 6,00,000 - 8,00,000
$9,095 - 12,125
Winning bid
Rs 7,20,000 |
$10,909
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
PILICHAMUNDI WITH EXTENDED TONGUE
KARNATAKA/KERALA 19TH CENTURY Brass with Silver tongue 19.5 in (49.5 cm) wide NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY Pilichamundi is the totemic spirit of the tiger who is revered for his strength. He is associated with the forest.
Estimate
Rs 7,00,000 - 9,00,000
$10,610 - 13,640
Winning bid
Rs 8,40,000 |
$12,727
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
PANJURLI
KARNATAKA/KERALA 20TH CENTURY Bronze 11 in (28 cm) wide PROVENANCE Property of an Important Collector Panjurli is a forest dwelling deity. The mask's headgear makes it an unusual representation of the deity. (Also refer to lots 50 and 51)
Estimate
Rs 2,00,000 - 2,50,000
$3,035 - 3,790
Winning bid
Rs 2,40,000 |
$3,636
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
RITUAL MASK OF JUMADI OR JARANDAYE
KARNATAKA/KERALA 19TH CENTURY Bronze 14.25 in (36.3 cm) high NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY Masks of Jumadi or Jarandaye - two local deities from the shakti cult - were part of a totemic tradition of fertility rites practised by the communities of Tulu Nadu.
Estimate
Rs 1,50,000 - 2,50,000
$2,275 - 3,790
Winning bid
Rs 1,80,000 |
$2,727
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
SHAIVAITE MASKS
WEST BENGAL 20TH CENTURY a) Enamel paint on wood 15 in (38.5 cm) high b) Enamel paint on wood 14.5 in (37 cm) high (Set of two) PROVENANCE Property of a Important Collector, Mumbai
Estimate
Rs 50,000 - 75,000
$760 - 1,140
Winning bid
Rs 44,352 |
$672
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
HEAD OF HANUMAN
KARNATAKA 19TH CENTURY Brass 10 in (25.5 cm) high NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY PROVENANCE Property of an Important Collector, South India Hanuman is revered as Sankat Mochan , remover of problems. Figures such as these are popularly referred to as demon scarers. They were used in processions to ward off evil.
Estimate
Rs 80,000 - 1,20,000
$1,215 - 1,820
Winning bid
Rs 76,824 |
$1,164
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
RITUAL MASKS
HIMACHAL PRADESH 20TH CENTURY a) Wood 16.25 in (41.3 cm) high b) Wood 15.75 in (40.3 cm) high c) Wood with traces of paint 14.75 in (37.7 cm) high d) Wood with traces of paint 11.75 in (30 cm) high (Set of four) PROVENANCE Property of an Important Collector, Mumbai
Estimate
Rs 1,20,000 - 1,50,000
$1,820 - 2,275
Winning bid
Rs 1,44,000 |
$2,182
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
Estimate
Rs 1,00,000 - 1,50,000
$1,520 - 2,275
Winning bid
Rs 1,79,784 |
$2,724
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
KRISHNANAND JHA (B.1938)
BIHAR 20TH CENTURY Signed in Devnagari (lower right) Pen and ink on paper 30 x 22 in (76.5 x 56.4 cm)
Estimate
Rs 40,000 - 60,000
$610 - 910
Winning bid
Rs 56,232 |
$852
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
KRISHNANAND JHA (B.1938)
BIHAR 20TH CENTURY a) Jaya Signed 'Krishnanand Jha' (lower left), inscribed title in Devnagari (lower centre) Pen and ink on paper pasted on board 29.5 x 21.5 in (75.1 x 55.1 cm) b) Muladhar Chaturdal Shakini Signed 'Krishnanand Jha' (lower left), inscribed title in Devnagari (lower centre) Pen and ink on paper pasted on board ...
Estimate
Rs 80,000 - 1,20,000
$1,215 - 1,820
Winning bid
Rs 76,824 |
$1,164
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
JAIDEV BAGHEL (1949-2014)
CHHATTISGARH 2009 Inscribed and dated 'Baghel 2009' (on the reverse of Shiva); inscribed 'Baghel' (on the reverse of left ear of Nandi) and dated '2009' (on the reverse of right ear of Nandi) Bronze 36.25 in (92.3 cm) high This sculpture represents Shiva on Nandi with elongated torso and limbs in a highly stylized manner, which is a characteristic feature of...
Estimate
Rs 1,75,000 - 2,75,000
$2,655 - 4,170
Winning bid
Rs 1,86,912 |
$2,832
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
HORSE AND RIDER
KARNATAKA/KERALA 20TH CENTURY Wood 67.5 in (171.5 cm) wide PROVENANCE Property of an Important Collector, Mumbai
Estimate
Rs 1,50,000 - 2,50,000
$2,275 - 3,790
Winning bid
Rs 1,80,000 |
$2,727
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
GROUP OF RIDERS
CHHATTISGARH/ODISHA 20TH CENTURY a) Bronze 6.75 in (17.3 cm) high b) Bronze 6.75 in (17.5 cm) high c) Bronze 7.25 in (18.5 cm) high (Set of three) PROVENANCE Property of an Important Collector
Estimate
Rs 2,00,000 - 2,50,000
$3,035 - 3,790
Winning bid
Rs 2,01,168 |
$3,048
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
ELEPHANT WITH RIDERS
KARNATAKA 20TH CENTURY Brass 27.25 in (69.4 cm) high This artefact was probably made as a toy for a rich or royal patron. Figures such as these may also have been placed at altars.
Estimate
Rs 4,50,000 - 5,50,000
$6,820 - 8,335
RESERVE NOT MET
MAISANDAYA
KARNATAKA/KERALA 19TH CENTURY Enamel paint on wood 45.5 in (115.6 cm) wide NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY In the bhuta tradition, Maisandaya is a deity in the form of a bull, who is indigenous to the Tulu regions of Karnataka and Kerala. He is frequently worshipped by agrarian communities. Maisandaya's four legs represent purity,...
Estimate
Rs 2,00,000 - 3,00,000
$3,035 - 4,550
Winning bid
Rs 2,01,168 |
$3,048
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
Estimate
Rs 2,75,000 - 3,75,000
$4,170 - 5,685
Winning bid
Rs 3,31,800 |
$5,027
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)
MAISANDAYA BULL MASK
KARNATAKA/KERALA 18/19TH CENTURY Bronze 15.25 in (39 cm) high NON-EXPORTABLE REGISTERED ANTIQUITY
Estimate
Rs 4,00,000 - 5,00,000
$6,065 - 7,580
Winning bid
Rs 7,77,744 |
$11,784
(Inclusive of Buyers Premium)