Arts d'Orient et d'Extrême-Orient

2 paintings on paper depicting scenes from the life of the Indian philosopher and saint Vallabhacharya (16th century), Rajasthan, probably Nathdwara, c. 1830, 27.5x19.5 cm (painting), 39.5x32 (overall), and 29.5x22.5 cm (painting), 42x34 cm (overall)

Lot 1794
Estimate
CHF 800 - 1,200
Adjudicated(excl. fees)
CHF 400

Description

2 paintings on paper depicting scenes from the life of the Indian philosopher and saint Vallabhacharya (16th century), Rajasthan, probably Nathdwara, c. 1830, 27.5x19.5 cm (painting), 39.5x32 (overall), and 29.5x22.5 cm (painting), 42x34 cm (overall)

Condition report

Overall wear to the surfaces

Cracks

Lacks to the surfaces

Some holes

Some small creases

Some stains

Label on the back of the painting with Vallabhacharya teaching, including the following information: "Art Rachput du Rajastan", "Déb. 19e". Inscription: "Grand Maître enseignent l'écriture sacrée aux 8 disciples, priant avec chapelet (écriture sanscrite)"

Label on the back of the other painting, bearing the following information: ‘"Art Rachput du Rajastan, scène Chrichnaïte", "18e". Inscription: "Rencontre de Chrishna avec dévots, vaches sacrées. Très belle pièce - Musée Ethnographie expertisé [?]"

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