Among the various reiterations of Valmiki’s Sanskrit epic Ramayana, no other poetic text h

Among the various reiterations of Valmiki’s Sanskrit epic Ramayana, no other poetic text has left a profound impression on the collective consciousness of Indian society as did the 16th century retelling of the legend by the Awadhi poet Tulsidas in the form of Ramacharitamanas. Intended to be part…

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Auction: Classical Indian Art #3 · Todywalla Auctions · 2024-04-16 · Estimate: ₹ 300000 - ₹ 500000

Category: Indian Painting

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• Ardhanarishvara, a composite and iconic representation in Hindu mythology, symbolizes the divine unity of masc
• In the Harivamsa Purana, the demons Madhu and Kaitabha, believed to have originated from Vishnu's earwax, enga · sold ₹5,00,000
• In the painting, Rukma, the brother of Rukmini, is depicted conversing with his allies. On hearing about the a
• During the episode of Krishna's abduction of Rukmini, her brother Rukma ardently pursued Krishna on a chariot. · sold ₹2,00,000
• This scene captures the marriage ceremonywithin the courtyard of Krishna's palace. Positioned beneath the mand · sold ₹3,00,000
• Inscribed above each fowl in black devanagari script: "Anvih" and "Kajchini"<br/>Painted in a naturalistic sty · sold ₹1,40,000
• On a palace terrace in the dark of the night one of two ladies with an attendant holds a lit firework while on · sold ₹26,00,000
• Reminiscent in shape and format to the beloved series of medallion portraits miniature paintings prerogative o · sold ₹3,80,000
• A gold and black ink scrolling foliate border with geometric designs between black and gold ruled lines on nat · sold ₹7,50,000
• Provenance: Gallerie Liova, Paris. Private UK collection from 1983. <br/>18.6 x 15 in. (47.2 x 38.1 cm.) <br/> · sold ₹23,00,000
• Madonna at prayer with a golden nimbus (halo) surrounding her head and her fingertips touching - a book of gos · sold ₹2,50,000
• In this delightfully ornamental style of painting from Faizabad and Lucknow we witness an enchanting extension · sold ₹2,20,000