Items Similar to India a Pair of Collectable Prints early 20th C Gods Goddess Epics Ancient
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 24
R G ChonkerIndia a Pair of Collectable Prints early 20th C Gods Goddess Epics Ancientc1920's
c1920's
$1,476.33
£1,100
€1,270.01
CA$2,071.51
A$2,260.48
CHF 1,173.32
MX$27,044.69
NOK 14,893.19
SEK 13,950.26
DKK 9,486.58
About the Item
A fabulous pair of early, coloured oleographs, originating from India. Oleographs are chromo lithographs that have been coloured to look like oil paintings. In the case of these two, early 20th century prints, the depth of colour is rich and opulent. There is a sense of the quality of the production of each of the artworks, heightened by the fact that they appear to be in their original frames.
The two images make more than a nod to popular culture In India around the 1920's. They transport us to Bombay and a time when the theatre was an important space for getting across messages to the public at large. Both of these beautifully fresh images display a degree of theatricality to the extent that the viewer could understand the image in terms of a stage set complete with backdrops and costumes. It was an ideology that could be easily grasped by all.
Both pieces by Chonker Art Studio, Bombay. Both prints measure 40cm x 52cm with the frames and are c 1920's. Both prints have their registration numbers. They are in thin wooden frames that are painted black.
Sarva-Vyapak. In its original frame. the piece is in overall good condition. However there are signs of foxing and some creasing. Whilst this does not affect the overall feel of the print it would be worthwhile taking out of the frame, lightly cleaning by a picture restorer and putting in an acid free backboard. This is a simple task.
Rang-Holi. Again in its original frame and could also do with taking out of the frame, lightly cleaning by a picture restorer and putting in an acid free backboard This piece has vertical creasing through the print. Again to my eye this only adds to the feel of the piece and does not detract from the quality.
These two oleograph prints are antiques and show signs of their age as would be expected from original works.
Many of these early prints did not survive due to the climate conditions in India. The modern copies do not hold the same depth of colour as these wonderful early original prints.
- Creator:R G Chonker
- Creation Year:c1920's
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:EditionPrice: $1,611
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:See description for condition report.
- Gallery Location:Norfolk, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1670211004362
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 1999
1stDibs seller since 2021
63 sales on 1stDibs
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllA Ramachandran India Modern Art Exhibition NGMA 2004 Print Delhi Signed
Located in Norfolk, GB
2004 Colour Print
Image Size: 52 x 37 cm
Framed Size: 70.5 x 52 cm
Signed A Ramachandran and dated 2004,
Glazed and framed in original frame.
* Label verso, ‘With best Compliment...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Color
Indian Miniature Deccan School c1780 Ragamala Nature Figures River Trees
Located in Norfolk, GB
Indian Miniature
Category
Late 18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Indian Miniature watercolour on paper Mid 20th c fine detail playful Krishna
Located in Norfolk, GB
Indian miniature showing Krishna, cows and the gopis (girls)
Watercolour on paper, c mid 20th century
Size Mounted: 33 x 22 cm
Image Size: 24.2 x 13.4 cm
Signed bottom right with a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
India Figurative Landscape 1910 Buddha Rare Early Original Etching
Located in Norfolk, GB
Ernest Stephen Lumsden RE, RSA
Ernest Stephen Lumsden RE, RSA
(1883 – 1948)
Buddha
Frame Size: 40.7cm x 52.5cm
Image: 21cm x 34 cm
Lumsden reference: 254
Edition 33/50
Whatman w...
Category
1910s Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Etching
Kota School Large 19th century Indian Miniature Painting Private UK Collection
Located in Norfolk, GB
Kotah School, c.1880
A fine Kotah School miniature painting, c 1880. Examined by the British Museum in 2015. There is a similar known composition in the collection of LACMA depicti...
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Madras Collection of Watercolour Drawings on Paper and Card India early 20th C
Located in Norfolk, GB
Collection of three large watercolours two of which are framed. With 15 other ink drawings by the fabulous Irish Artist Ismaena R Warren, a prolific book illustrator. All made in Mad...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Art Style Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, India Ink, Acrylic
You May Also Like
Framede Fine Indian Court Painting Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
Framed refined Indian court painting, beautiful colors and gold leafing, exquisite details, 19th century, Conservation framed
Conservation frame...
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
$2,200 Sale Price
37% Off
Framed Fine Indian Court Painting, Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
Framed refined Indian court painting, beautiful colors and gold leafing, exquisite details, 19th century, Conservation framed
Conservation fram...
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
$2,200 Sale Price
37% Off
Exquisite 1806 Shiva and Vishnu Harihara Print - Hindu Art Treasure
Located in Langweer, NL
Exquisite 1806 Shiva and Vishnu Harihara Print - Hindu Art Treasure
Description: This remarkable antique print, titled "Brouma, Dieu Créateur," depicts Brahma, the Hindu god of crea...
Category
Antique Early 1800s Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Indian Mughal Mixed Media Miniature Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Indian Mughal Art mixed media, gouache and gold leaf, miniature painting. The artwork depicts a scene with Krishna and the Gopis carrying gifts in a garden. Framed. Collec...
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair of Indian Erotic Paintings from a Kama Sutra Series
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 17th century, namely, a pair of indian erotic paintings from a kama sutra series.
India, Orissa, 17th century.
Hand-painted on cloth canvas.
These have impeccable Provenance!
They were purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 19th September 2002. Sale Number 1115, Lot No. 251.
Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The Lot was described as: “Two Erotic Paintings from a Karma Sutra...
Category
Antique 17th Century Indian Archaistic Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
Framed Indian Portrait of a Prince, Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper. A young prince is seated in a palace courtyard under a canopy receiving a party of noblemen. His ministers stand behind him, wearing peaked turbans with floral patterns, their gestures conveying their welcoming demeanor towards the noblemen. The guests are wearing red and blue turbans...
Category
Antique 1830s Indian Other Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
$15,000 Sale Price
40% Off
More Ways To Browse
Antique Oleograph
Matisse Odalisque
Moulin Rouge Lautrec
New York City Vintage Poster
Nicola De Maria
Pablo Picasso Limited Edition
Picasso 1965
Picasso Bullfight
Picasso Linoleum Cut
Picasso Marie Therese
Picasso Paix
Picasso Pique
Portrait Of Marguerite
Renoir Originals
Richard Wentworth
Robert Indiana Numbers
Signed Chagall Lithographs
St John Collection By Marie Gray