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Lot No. 36: Ravi Varma

Birth of Shakuntala

  • Medium: Oleographs
  • Size: 35 x 27 Inches
  • Place: India

Winning Bid : ₹ 34,920

(Inclusive Buyer's Premium)

Estimate

 20,000 -  30,000


Estimate US$

240 - 360

Ends at Sep 06, 2023 07:35 PM IST

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Total : 6 bids   |   Next 5 valid bids   | 20% Buyer's Premium   |   Additional Charges   |   Comparable

Ravi Varma

Birth of Shakuntala

Frame Size: 35 x 27 inches, Image Size: 28 x 20 inches

In this scene, Raja Ravi Varma shows the moment when Vishwamitra rejects Menaka and baby Shakuntala, because they remind him of his lapse in spiritual pursuits and his renunciation of domestic life. Vishwamitra was a respected rishi, or sage in ancient India. Lord Indra, sent a beautiful celestial nymph Menaka from heaven to earth, to lure him and break his meditation. Menaka successfully incited Vishwamitra.

This oleograph is by Raja Ravi Varma and carries his signature.

Provenance: Collection of Gentleman.

Very Good Condition. As shown in the Image.

Keywords: Calendar art, Ravi Varma Print, God, Devi, Mythological

About Artist

Raja Ravi Varma (1848 – 1906)

One of the most renowned painters of 19th century India, Raja Ravi Verma changed the way paintings were being produced in India. His prints on Hindu deities, mythological figures from Puranas and epic poems brought him profound acclaim. Verma is credited…...Read More

Very Good Condition. As shown in the Image.
Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0230 29100.00 Regular 06-09-2023 07:09:20 PM IST
2 anon0220 26400.00 Regular 06-09-2023 04:09:04 PM IST
3 anon0171 24000.00 Regular 06-09-2023 01:09:14 AM IST
4 anon0220 21800.00 Regular 05-09-2023 03:09:27 PM IST
5 anon0171 21800.00 Regular 05-09-2023 03:09:27 PM IST
6 anon0220 19800.00 Regular 05-09-2023 09:09:26 AM IST
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