Portrait of Krishna and Radha

Description:

Portrait of Krishna and Radha, India, 19th/20th century, watercolor and gold on paper, depicting Krishna wearing an ornate crown and jewelry, holding a flute, with his arm around Radha, who is holding the edge of her veil with one hand, the lovers inside an oval with a painted lappet border, framed and glazed, sight size 12 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-400

Not examined out of frame, paint loss concentrated at edges and few small areas at center, creases, yellows with pigment loss.


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