INDIA, RAJASTHAN. JAIPUR, CIRCA 1800

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FOUR ILLUSTRATIONS FROM A RAMAYANA SERIES
INDIA, RAJASTHAN. JAIPUR, CIRCA 1800
Dashratha with his young sons: folio 14 ¾ x 19 ½ in. (37.5 x 49.5 cm.); image 9 ½ x 14 ¾ in. (24.1 x 37.5 cm.)
Vishwamitra visiting Dashratha: folio 13 7/8 x 19 ¾ in. (35.2 x 50.2 cm.); image 9 ½ x 15 in. (24.1 x 38.1 cm.)
Rama, Lakshmana and Sugriva: folio 14 3/8 x 19 ¾ in. (36.5 x 50.2 cm.); image 10 3/8 x 16 in. (10.4 x 40.6 cm.)
Ravana's court: folio 15 ¼ x 21 ¾ in. (38.7 x 55.2 cm.); image 9 7/8 x 16 ½ in. (25.1 x 41.9 cm.)

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The four paintings represent scenes from the Ramayana, including a scene from the Balakanda, or ‘Book of Childhood,’ in which King Dashratha holds court with his young sons; the Sage Vishwamitra requesting the assistance of Dashratha’s sons; Rama and Lakshmana meeting with Sugriva; and Rama and Lakshmana approaching Ravana’s court. Four illustrations from this series sold as separate lots at Christie’s New York, 12 September 2018, lots 385 through 388, each for $5,000.

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