Lot 143
CIRCA 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Painted on heavy card in gouache and gold, depicting Vishnu seated in padmasana, both hands resting in his lap in dhyanamudra holding a golden flaming jewel, wearing a dhoti and elaborate gem studded jewels, his head surrounded by a pink halo.
21.5cm high, 15cm wide
Estimate $300 - $500
Some minor wear to the paint work, some damage to the lower border, including a burn mark with associated hole at the figure's left knee.
No repainting visible
LJ delivery size: Small
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Purchased in New Delhi, 1960s
Decorative Arts and Asian Art, Including Tribal Artefacts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8372
12:00pm - 20 October 2020
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
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Dominic Kavanagh
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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