Indian Miniature Painting 18th Century Erotic Lovers Rajasthan School Guache

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 17th century, namely, a pair of indian erotic paintings from a kama sutra series. India, Orissa, 17th century. Hand-painted on cloth canvas. These have impeccable Provenance! They were purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 19th September 2002. Sale Number 1115, Lot No. 251. Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September. The Lot was described as: “Two Erotic Paintings from a Karma Sutra...

Indian miniature showing Krishna, cows and the gopis (girls) Watercolour on paper, c mid 20th century Size Mounted: 33 x 22 cm Image Size: 24.2 x 13.4 cm Signed bottom right with a...

Offered here is a gouache and gold miniature painting on paper of an amorous couple on a veranda set against a mountain and lake background. The male dressed in a princely attire is ...

Painted manuscript sheet, inks and opaque gouache enhanced with gold on paper, text in nasta‘līq in cartouches at the top and bottom. The central composition depicts a couple embracing in a garden pavilion, with delicate treatment of fabrics and architectural decorations, and a fresh palette (blues, greens, ochres). A typical work in the tradition of Indo-Persian miniatures...

Another charming painting of Lord Krishna and his paramour Radha along with her consort seated in an elaborate pavilion while having a gestured conversation. The interior setting is...

Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat painting of the God Krishna worshipping his divine consort Radha. Painted in Calcutta, Bengal, India by a Bengali patua, with natural mineral pigment paints on paper. Signed illegibly in pencil, lower right. Origins of Kalighat painting written by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England: According to legend, Lord Shiva, the god of dance and destruction, was deep in meditation on Mount Kailash when he received news of the death of his consort, Sati, an avatar (or human manifestation) of the goddess Kali. He wandered for days with her body draped across his shoulders and his inconsolable grief threatened to ruin the earth. Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, was called upon to intervene. To relieve Shiva's burden, he shattered Sati's body into 51 pieces. The little toe of Sati's right foot was said to have fallen at the site of the Hooghly River...

Vintage Pichhavai Painting of Krishna and Gopis, Gouache & Gold on Cloth, Rajasthan Vibrant Indian miniature painting in the Pichhavai style depicting Krishna’s Raas Leela with Radha and the Gopis in a lush forest setting. Hand-painted in gouache and gold on cloth with intricate floral borders. A striking devotional piece from Jaipur, Rajasthan, mid-20th century. The image shows a vibrant Radha Krishna painting...

Indian School, Pichwai Painting, 19th century, gouache on cloth, depicting the Hindu god Krishna, sacred cows, consorts, and attendants within a scrolling foliate border, black frame...

Hand-painted Indian textile, likely from the late 19th century, depicting a courtly scene of Mughal or Rajput inspiration. The central composition shows a nobleman or ruler, identifi...

Description Opaque water-based pigments with raised gold leaf and glass stones on canvas South India/presumably Tanjore, 19th century Illustration of Krishna the Butter Thief Krishna as the divine child enjoying a butterball and holding a pot of butterballs Attended by his mother Yashoda With lavish gold foil ornamentation Framed under glass with light brown wooden frame Dimensions, framed: 20.25 x 26.75 inches. Provenance: Private collection, Philadelphia. Tanjore painting...