9th May, 2024 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
309
Bengal School
Indian, 19th/ early 20th Century
depiction of the Tantric Hindu goddess Tripurasundari, illustrated with a red complexion and wearing a crown upon her head in the form of a crescent shaped moon, the goddess holds a suar cane bow, five flower arrows, a noose and a hook, the goddess sits above Siva who in turn sits on a cot, the gods Brahma, Visnu, Rudra and Indra form the legs of the cot, oil on canvas/cloth on a later board, with an inscription to the lower centre, 90cm x 60cm
Provenance: From the collection of the late Don Factor, art collector and purchased in London in the 1970s.
Sold for £20,000
Estimated at £400 - £600
Bengal School
Indian, 19th/ early 20th Century
depiction of the Tantric Hindu goddess Tripurasundari, illustrated with a red complexion and wearing a crown upon her head in the form of a crescent shaped moon, the goddess holds a suar cane bow, five flower arrows, a noose and a hook, the goddess sits above Siva who in turn sits on a cot, the gods Brahma, Visnu, Rudra and Indra form the legs of the cot, oil on canvas/cloth on a later board, with an inscription to the lower centre, 90cm x 60cm
Provenance: From the collection of the late Don Factor, art collector and purchased in London in the 1970s.
With signs of wear consistent with age and use throughout. With losses to the paint. Would benefit from a cleaning. The frame with a chip. The painting with scratches. The painting with marks/staining. The painting is creased/cockled. Lines through the painting. Tape attached to the back of the frame.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 9th May, 2024
Viewing
Friday 3rd May 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 7th May 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 8th May 10am - 5pm
Thursday 9th May 9am - 10am
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