The portrait of H.H Janaki Subbamma Bai Sahib Rani of Puddukkottai (princely state in Tamil Nadu); her Daughter painted by eminent artist Raja Ravi Varma (circa 1886).
Later this week, art connoisseurs will be able to bid for two paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, one of which will be showcased for the first time ever on a public platform, claims AstaGuru. Both these paintings will be included in the auction house’s 50th auction, to be hosted later this week. It will be a two-day online auction.
“Leading the Auction we have the portrait of H.H Janaki Subbamma Bai Sahib Rani of Puddukkottai (princely state in Tamil Nadu); her Daughter painted by eminent artist Raja Ravi Varma (circa 1886). The artist has rendered Indian royalties in all their traditional glory in the European Academic Art technique, skillfully merging both Indian and Western sensibilities. This particular painting has never been a part of an auction and will be showcased for the first time ever on a public platform,” says a note by AstaGuru.
Akbar Padamsee’s work titled ‘Man in City II’ from the year 1953 will be a part of the auction too. It is considered significant in the artist’s oeuvre as it was exhibited during Padamsee’s first ever, solo show in India in 1954.
Later this week, art connoisseurs will be able to bid for two paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, one of which will be showcased for the first time ever on a public platform. S.H Raza’a work titled ‘Lumiere d’ete’, which means summer light, from 1958 will be seen at the auction as well. The work was created during the early years of his tenure in France, and the influence of Cezanne in his construction and the impact of Kandinsky’s theory of form and colour is clearly evident here.
Amrita Sher-Gil’s work from 1923, Jaimini Roy’s ‘Santhal Woman’ circa 1925; Kishen Khanna’s ‘Who is it?’ and Prabhakar Barwe’s 1981 creation titled ‘Reflection’ are some of the other works on offer. In the sculptures segment, there is the bronze statue titled ‘Dadu (grandfather)’ by Meera Mukherjee. The sculpture comes inscribed with a personal note by Mukherjee in Bengali on its torso, ‘One winter evening, when dadu was going to the Nolgoda market, the children ran to him, and hid under his shawl.’
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Lifting The Lid On A Priceless Collection: 400 Pieces Of Ancient Indian Treasures To Be Auctioned In NY
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A dagger of an emperor, an ornate pen case and a 17th century necklace of the Nizam. These are among the 400 pieces of ancient Indian treasures and Mughal jewels set to go under the hammer in New York on June 19.
It is a known fact that during the reign of the Mughal dynasty, jewelled pen case and inkwell sets were presented to persons of utmost distinction. This emerald, ruby and diamond-set pen case and inkwell has the engraving of a sacred swan or hamsa under the inkwell. It is dated back to the late 16th century and is said to have originated in the Deccan region.
A dagger of an emperor, an ornate pen case and a 17th century necklace of the Nizam. These are among the 400 pieces of ancient Indian treasures and Mughal jewels set to go under the hammer in New Yor..
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The Belle Époque diamond jigha was made in 1907 and remodelled around 1935. The ornament is set with old baguette and pear-shaped diamonds. It is made of white gold. On the reverse is a plume holder. The lower part of the ornament is detachable and can be worn as a brooch, according to the Christie’s website. The total weight of the diamonds in this turban ornament is approximately 152.60 carats.
The Belle Époque diamond jigha was made in 1907 and remodelled around 1935. The ornament is set with old baguette and pear-shaped diamonds. It is made of white gold. On the reverse is a plume holder...
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The Mirror of Paradise is a D-colour internally flawless diamond of 52.58 carats. The diamond was found in the Golconda region in South India.
Until the 1730s, India was known to be the world’s supplier of diamonds. Many of the world’s famous diamonds — the Koh-i-Noor, the Regent and the Hope diamonds — were found in the riverbeds of the Deccan region.
The Mirror of Paradise is a D-colour internally flawless diamond of 52.58 carats. The diamond was found in the Golconda region in South India.Until the 1730s, India was known to be the world’s suppli..
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The Nizam of Hyderabad necklace is a magnificent piece from the late 19th century. It is made of gold with seven large foiled triangular diamonds, each framed in an openwork panel of kundan-set diamond leaves, says Christie’s. At front centre is a triangular diamond pendant surrounded by 12 diamond leaves, mounted on an inner edge with a melon-cut emerald bead.
The Nizam of Hyderabad necklace is a magnificent piece from the late 19th century. It is made of gold with seven large foiled triangular diamonds, each framed in an openwork panel of kundan-set diamo..
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This piece of jewellery is a magnificent example of the fusion between the East and the West. The necklace was commissioned by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. It was created by Cartier in 1931. This ruby, pearl and diamond necklace is just one example of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh’s long relationship with the house of Cartier. It has 292 ruby beads weighing 356.56 carats, interspersed with panels of 132 threaded pearls, caught at each side with clasps of 120 diamonds and rubies set in platinum, each clasp formed of a cluster of six cabochon claw-set rubies. The necklace was restored and restrung by Cartier Tradition in 2012.
This piece of jewellery is a magnificent example of the fusion between the East and the West. The necklace was commissioned by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. It was created by Cartier in 1931. ..
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The ornate jade-hilted dagger was commissioned by Jahangir, the fourth Mughal Emperor of India, in the early 17th century. The carved youth’s head on the hilt is speculated to be based on an ivory representation of Jesus.
Upon Jahangir’s death in 1627, the blade passed on to his son and successor, Shah Jahan, who reworked the blade and added two Mughal inscriptions to it — a royal umbrella and a fish. In the 1850s the dagger was also owned by Samuel FB Morse, the creator of the eponymous code and inventor of the telegraph, who was also an art collector.
(All images: christies.com)
The ornate jade-hilted dagger was commissioned by Jahangir, the fourth Mughal Emperor of India, in the early 17th century. The carved youth’s head on the hilt is speculated to be based on an ivory re..
