Page 154 - Chinese and Japanese Art Auction February 27 and 28th 2020 Galerie Zacke

835 | AN INDIAN BRONZE RITUAL VESSEL 838 | A LACQUERED PAIR OF JEWELRY BOXES WITH
(PANCHA PATRA) WITH GANESHA POLO RIDERS, 1950s
SPOON, 19th CENTURY
India, Srinagar, Kashmir. Lacquered wood. The two rectangular
India. The vessel is used to hold the water into which
boxes with lacquered in black with polychrome polo riders in
the seven holy rivers of India are invoked through
various attitudes. Marked on the base with a sticker identifying
incarnations. The holy water is then only handled through
the maker as M.Qasim & Bro. Dalgate.
a special spoon (Uddharini) and used for Hindu rituals. 840 | KRISHNA AND RADHA WITH
The vessel is of simple form and incised with geometrical ATTENDANTS IN A PALACE GARDEN
lines. The spoon is very finely cast, with the handle in
Condition: Good condition, minor wear to lacquer.
the form of a Naga and below it, a representation of
Provenance: Austrian private collection. Northern India, Jaipur, Rajasthan, earlier 1800s. Finely painted in
Ganesha.
gouache and gold highlighting on paper. Depiction of Krishna and
Dimensions: Length 17.6 – 22.6 cm. Radha as Rajput prince and princess on the terrace of a white
marble palace, surrounded by female attendants. Peacocks and
Condition: Excellent condition, very good patina.
Estimate EUR 150,- white swans inhabit the picturesque scene.
Provenance: Private collection of an Indian gentleman.
Starting price EUR 75,-
834 | AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING Dimensions: Height (vessel) 10.5 cm, Height (spoon) Condition: Several smaller wormholes, losses and abrasions.
‘AT THE FARRIER’, 19TH CENTURY 14 cm. Good and intensive colors. Overall well presentable condition.
839 | AN INDIAN BRASS TRAVEL SHRINE WITH Provenance: Austrian private collection.
India. Delicately painted with gouache on paper depicting a farrier Estimate EUR 300,- PAINTING OF HINDU DEITIES, 19TH CENTURY
working on a horse’s hoof with two other men looking on. Modern frame. Starting price EUR 150,- Dimensions: Size incl. frame 49 x 37 cm. Image size 28.5 x 20 cm.
India. The circular travel shrine crafted from brass, opening to
reveal a painting of Hindu deities with tempera on paper behind Estimate EUR 800,-
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal soiling. an old glass back. Starting price EUR 400,-
Provenance: Austrian private collection. 837 | AN INDIAN IVORY ‘PALACE LOVERS’
MINIATURE PAINTING,
19TH CENTURY
Dimensions: Size incl. frame 25.7 x 31.8 cm. Image size 14.6 x 20.7 cm. Condition: The glass back with old damages, the shrine with old
patina and extensive wear, traces of use, along with some dents
India. Beautifully painted in tempera and gold on ivory
Estimate EUR 150,- and warping. The painting in fine condition.
Starting price EUR 75,- with a scene of two lovers in a palace. Old collector’s label Provenance: Austrian private collection.
on the back.
Weight: 239.7 g.
Dimensions: Diameter 12.6 cm.
836 | AN INDIAN IVORY ‘MAHARAJA RIDING Condition: Excellent condition with minimal wear.
AN ELEPHANT’ MINIATURE PAINTING, Provenance: Austrian private collection. Estimate EUR 300,-
19TH CENTURY Starting price EUR 150,-
Dimensions: Size 11.9 x 8.9 cm.
India. Beautifully painted in tempera and gold on ivory with a scene of
a maharaja and his attendant riding a caparisoned elephant at great Estimate EUR 800,-
speed. Starting price EUR 400,-
Condition: Excellent condition with minimal wear.
Provenance: Austrian private collection. Old collector’s or merchant’s
inscription on the back.
Dimensions: Size 9.4 x 14.3 cm.
Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUR 750,-

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