FIVE PAINTS, GOUACHE ON PAPER
NEPAL, XIX CENTURY
They represent Hindu deities, including various manifestations of Shiva and Kali. The deities all have multiple arms and hold various attributes. They are surrounded by flames. The reverse side bears inscriptions; framed.
Dimensions: circa 39 x 28 cm. (15 3/8 x 11 in.) (5)
Details
- Title : FIVE FRAMED AND GLAZED GOUACHES ON PAPER DEPICTING VARIOUS REPRESENTATIONS OF SHIVA AND KALI
- Classification : Painting
- Medium : GOUACHE ON PAPER
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 19TH CENTURY
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 283
- Post Lot Text : FIVE FRAMED AND GLAZED GOUACHES ON PAPER DEPICTING VARIOUS REPRESENTATIONS OF SHIVA AND KALI NEPAL, 19TH CENTURY
- Price realised : EUR 9,375
- Estimate : EUR 5,000 - EUR 7,000
- Provenance : Private collection, France, acquired in 1982