Two Kalighat paintings, North India, West Bengal, late 19th - early 20th century
Gouaches on paper. The first depicts Krishna, recognizable by his blue skin, playing the flute under a tree with his brother Balarama, who holds a horn in his hand. The second depicts a woman, possibly an apsara, holding a branch nibbled by a deer. Both subjects depicted on a blue background bordered by a black painted band and numbered respectively 30 and 78 in the upper right-hand corner. Framed.
Sight size: 22.5 x 15.5 cm and 24 x 17.4 cm
Heavy wear.
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Lot no. 198

Two Kalighat paintings, North India, West Bengal, late 19th - early 20th century Gouaches on paper. The first depicts Krishna, recognizable by his blue skin, playing the flute under a tree with his brother Balarama, who holds a horn in his hand. The second depicts a woman, possibly an apsara, holding a branch nibbled by a deer. Both subjects depicted on a blue background bordered by a black painted band and numbered respectively 30 and 78 in the upper right-hand corner. Framed. Sight size: 22.5 x 15.5 cm and 24 x 17.4 cm Heavy wear.

Estimate
€200 - €400
Result
€520
Buyer's premium
30%
Two Kalighat paintings, North India, West Bengal, late 19th - early 20th century Gouaches on paper. The first depicts Krishna, recognizable by his blue skin, playing the flute under a tree with his brother Balarama, who holds a horn in his hand. The second depicts a woman, possibly an apsara, holding a branch nibbled by a deer. Both subjects depicted on a blue background bordered by a black painted band and numbered respectively 30 and 78 in the upper right-hand corner. Framed. Sight size: 22.5 x 15.5 cm and 24 x 17.4 cm Heavy wear.
Sale Friday 13 December 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris