Asian Art Auction
Thu, Aug 18, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 261
North Indian Pabuji Ki Phad Painting
Estimate: $200 - $300
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| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
early/mid 20th century, narrative painting depicting the folk-deity Pabuji, water based pigment on canvas, 120-1/2 x 31-1/2 in.
Note: This painting depicts Pabuji, a legendary 14th century Rathore Rajput chief of Rajasthan who is worshiped in Northern India as a folk-deity and incarnation of Laksmana. The epic of Pabuji is one among several stories of folk-deities often depicted in the form of phad paintings, which are long canvas paintings used in the performances of the Bhopas - traveling bard priests who narrate and perform episodes from the various stories.
Provenance: Private Collection
Condition
some handling creases and cracks to paint throughout, minor fraying at edges
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