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Pair of Indian Erotic Paintings from a Kama Sutra Series
$8,000per set
£6,091.83per set
€7,014.58per set
CA$11,336.70per set
A$12,194.25per set
CHF 6,516.96per set
MX$143,735.43per set
NOK 82,163.59per set
SEK 75,113.12per set
DKK 52,410.77per set
About the Item
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 Series.
India, Orissa, 17th Century.
Each in square format with yellow dotted borders and red background depicting couples in animated sexual poses; the reverse with painted sketches of couples against a dark green ground.
Each is approximately: 7 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (18.8 x 19.7 cm) (2)”
They carried an Auction estimate of USD 2,500 to USD 3,500 and sold for USD 1,434 (including buyers premium).
The ‘buyer’ got a real bargain that day!!
Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $2,500 in today’s value and mid estimate it would be over $5,000.
The original Christie’s Lot No. is still marked in pencil on the matting.
The pair have been custom matted and framed under glass in a plain maple frame (probably by Christies).
It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a RARE piece of Asian antiquity.
- Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Archaistic (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1650
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very Good Original condition.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3978132350702
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