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Lot No. 16: Kalighat Painting

GODDESS KALI

  • Medium: Water color on Paper
  • Size: 13.9 x 11.4 Inches
  • Place: India

Winning Bid : ₹ 71,280

(Inclusive Buyer's Premium)

Estimate

 60,000 -  1,00,000


Estimate US$

720-1200

Ends at Sep 24, 2024 07:15 PM IST

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Total : 2 bids   |   Next 5 valid bids   | 20% Buyer's Premium   |   Additional Charges   |   Comparable

Kalighat Painting

GODDESS KALI

No Date but Similer Paintings were made in Circa 1900

Image size: 24 x 18.8 cm (9.4 x 7.4 Inches)
Mount size: 35.5 x 29.2 cm (13.9 x 11.4 Inches)

Kalighat Paintings were originally sold as pilgrim's souvenirs on the stepped riverbank near the temple of the Goddess Kali in Kolkata. The images or subject were executed quickly in watercolour on untreated paper.
The present lot depicting Goddess Kali and it is a representation of the idol installed in the Kalighat Temple. Kali's fierce from is portrayed in bold and striking symbolism, using vivid colours and symbolic elements to covey get intense energy, emphasizing her role as destroyer of evil and ignorance while bright yellow and orange colour of the figure contrasted with plain green background.
Provenance : Distinguish Family Collection

About Artist

Kalighat Painting (1830s - 1930s)

Kalighat painting evolved as a unique genre of Indian painting in 19th-century Calcutta, West Bengal characterised by bright colours and bold outlines striking a visual image of a simple yet effective measure. Images of Goddess Kali were sold as souvenirs…...Read More

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This is an auction of pre-owned and old items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use.

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Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0112 59400.00 Regular 13-09-2024 09:09:44 AM IST
2 anon0338 59400.00 Regular 12-09-2024 05:09:25 PM IST
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