Oil on canvas portrait of a seated man holding a green book and wearing a dark robe, white pants and turban adorned with jewels. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. This site is an online resource for Raja Ravi Varma’s biography, artwork, paintings, articles, awards, videos and books. Description: In 1831, the East India Company, under the Governor General Lord William Bentinck decided to auction the Taj Mahal. The badge has a five-petaled red rose with green leaves in-between, inscribed 'VICTORIA IMPERATRIX' around a central engraved profile of Queen Victoria, and 'INDIA' inscribed on the five petals. (The missing chips of paint are viewable in catalogue photograph). Raja Ravi Varma, 1848 - 1906 Portrait of Seth Lachman Das, CIE 'A painting such as this has four dimensions... the three you see and the story behind the artwork - that is the fourth.' (48.8 x 33.3 cm.) $400,000 - $600,000. 75K likes. Service Provider of a wide range of services which include Paintings, Embossed With Gold And Stones Painting, Raja Ravi Varma Indian Paintings, S L Haldenkar Indian Paintings, SM Pandit Indian Paintings and B K S Varma Indian Paintings. Ravi Varma(1848-1906)PORTRAIT OF A MARATHA NOBLEMANoil on canvas13 by 10 in. à vue : 25,5 x 34 cm et 25 x 34 cm (10 x 13.3 in. 13 3/4 by 10 1/4 in. The painting has been recently restored by Mr. Girish Koti of DWIJA Design & Art Conservation Centre, Description: $500,000 - $700,000. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. Invaluable cannot guarantee the accuracy of translations through Google Translate and disclaims any responsibility for inaccurate translations. It has recently been cleaned and lightly varnished to ensure long term preservation. Ravi Varma was born in Kilimanoor, in what was the Kingdom of Travancore, now named Kerala, on the Malabar coast, India, on April 1848.He received the title Maha Raja Rajya Shri because he was part of a noble class of southern India.The artist was born in an aristocratic family that worked for the Travancore royal family for over two-hundred years. Shop original Raja Ravi Varma artworks, paintings and prints from the world’s biggest art hub Mojarto. Otherwise there are some minor, selective retouches in parts of right half of canvas (which may or may not be newer retouch as these small areas/spots appear darker under u.v. Estimate: Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. This painting is in good and overall stable condition. Maniram left three sons, the famous Seth Lakmichand, Radha Krishen and Govind Das, of which the first two each had a son, Raghunath Das, and Seth Lachman Das, respectively. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. This appears to be an early 20th century copy of the ôGalaxy of Musiciansö that has been executed as an oil painting on canvas. (53.3 by 27.9cm. The balcony where he poses is a deliberate blend of East and West which is an intentional choice by the artist, as it only serves to highlight the sitter's revered position within both Indian and British social circles. INR24,000 - INR36,000, Description: There is some surface crazing at bottom center of canvas, as visible in auction catalogue photograph. Condition Report: Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000, Description: They co-sponsored several infrastructure projects with the British, such as the Mathura and Hathras Light Railway, despite being aware that it would not yield the most financially rewarding returns. There is some restoration which includes an area above right hand, and a smaller area of restoration below right hand. Raja Ravi Varma (29 April 1848 – 2 October 1906) was a celebrated Indian painter and artist. About a hundred yards away from the factory, he built his home on a hillside and married; (see lot 308). What Jerusalem is to the Christians, and mecca to the Moslems, even that is Mathura to the Hindus; it is the birth-place of their favourite demi-god and prophet Krishna. Attribué à Raja RAVI VARMA Dim. Varma's work has enjoyed great popularity and escalating prices in the last 10 years, as collectors have realised his seminal position in Indian modern art, Wealthier families in India commissioned oil painting copies of Varma's masterpiece, and this is one of them. The first is the Victoria Silver medal that was presented to prominent officials within India to commemorate the proclamation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India in 1877. Description: We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. It is VERY large, larger than the original, and the painting measures a huge 220 cm by 150 cm (about 7 ft by 5 ft) . In his right hand he holds a delicate white handkerchief stained with red kumkum, possibly suggesting he has just completed a puja, which is further reinforced by his prominent tilak mark of the Ramanandi sect of Vaishnavites on his forehead. Shop Now! $80,000 - $120,000, Estimate: It is exceptionally rare to encounter works by Raja Ravi Varma that have remained within the family that had originally commissioned the works, and therefore have such a clear and direct line of provenance. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsy’s Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Description: Sri Rama Breaking the Bow. At thirteen he moved to Trivandrum where he was able to study the paintings in the royal collection, as well as albums of European paintings. 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