Pair of Indian Erotic Paintings from a Kama Sutra Series

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian Antiquity from the 17th century, namely, a 17th century set of 8 paintings from a Yantra. Hastakara Yantra …. from Western India. This piece has impeccable Provenance ! It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 21st March 2007. Sale Number 1812, Lot No. 393. 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: “Property of the Estate of Blanche Manso. Eight paintings from a yantra. Western India, 17th century. Each side drawn with a chariot shape divided into blocks of text, numbered and labeled in the margins, decorated with bright pink, yellow and green on handmade paper. 4.25 x 8.25 in (10.8 x 20.9 cm.) each (8). Provenance: From the Collection of Blanche Manso” It carried an Auction estimate of USD 1,000 to USD 1,500 and sold for USD 960 (not including buyers premium...

PRESENTING a STUNNING and HIGHLY DESIRABLE and IMPORTANT 19C Reverse Glass Painting of Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh from the Pal Collection. This piece has impeccable Provenance! It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 20th March 2008. Sale Number 2112, Lot No. 290. Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September. This sale was titled “The Scholar’s Vision: The Pal Family Collection”. The painting was described as “A reverse glass painting of Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh – India, Maharashtra, 19th Century. The holy family seated on the floor, mother and child in the lap of Shiva, with a red background and blue borders. Opaque pigments and metal leaf on glass. 12 x 16 in. (30.4 x 40.6 cm.) Exhibited: Durga: Avenging Goddess, Nurturing Mother, Norton Simon Museum of Art, 7 October 2005 – 27 March 2006″. It carried an Auction estimate of USD 2,500 to USD 3,500 and Sold for USD 2,500 (not including Buyers Premium). Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $4,300 in today’s value. At highest estimate, this would equate to over $6k in today’s value. As an added bonus and proof of authenticity the painting still retains it’s original Christie’s Lot No. Label. It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from the ‘renowned’ Pal Family Collection and a RARE piece of antique Asian Indian...

PRESENTING A LOVELY framed 19C Chinese Hand painted Silk Collage of Exotic Birds. Rare collage of Four Chinese hand-painted silk panels of exotic birds and birds of paradise, from circa 1850-70. THE PANELS DEPICT: (1) The first panel features two blue tailed birds of paradise on a tree branch surrounded by orange blossoms. (2) The second panel features a pair of orange tailed birds of paradise on a tree branch surrounded by cherry blossoms. (3) The third panel features a pair of blue chested...

PRESENTING a GLORIOUS Contemporary piece of Art by a recognized Indian Master – C J Anthony Doss – The Temptation 1957 . This piece has impeccable Provenance ! It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Sotheby’s New York Auction on 20th September 2005. Sale No: 8111 Lot No. 223. Sotheby’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September. This sale was titled “Indian and Southeast Asian Art”. The Lot is described as: “C.J. Anthony Doss (b. 1933) THE TEMPTATION. Signed and dated ‘C J A Doss/57’ lower right. Oil on canvas laid on board. 27.5 by 20.5 in (69.9 by 52 cm.) The Provenance is given as: “Property from the Collection of Mr. Artur Isenberg”. The painting carried an Auction estimate of USD 2,000 to USD 4,000. Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $6,000 in today’s value. As an added bonus and proof of authenticity the painting still retains it’s original Sotheby’s Lot No. Label. It has substantially increased in value over the years as a HIGHLY DESIRABLE piece from an exhibited and highly collected Modern Indian Master painter. C.J. Anthony Doss is a very highly regarded and widely exhibited, Indian painter. He was born in 1933 and died in 2008. DAG Modern in Mumbai featured Doss’s work. Doss represented India at biennales in Paris and Sao Paulo. He was also a prominent member of the South Indian Society of Painters. His works are in Indian museums...

Presenting a stunning and extremely rare and desirable early 20th century Korean 8-panel hand painted silk screen. This screen consists of ...

Presenting a glorious and important contemporary piece of Art by probably the most recognized Indian Master, Maqbool Fida Husain - Pen & Ink on Paper Untitled, 1950. This piece has ...

19th century Indian erotic gouache depicting a couple copulating while standing on a carpet with a bolster behind. The actions of the couple juxtaposed with the calm demeanor on thei...

Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...

Framed refined Indian court painting, beautiful colors and gold leafing, exquisite details, 19th century, Conservation framed Overall size with...

Framed refined Indian court painting, beautiful colors and gold leafing, exquisite details, 19th century, Conservation framed Overall size with ...

Despite its explicit content, this intimate scene conveys a sense of tenderness and romantic love characteristic of Chinese erotic art. Known as “sp...

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...