Chinese, Islamic & Indian Fine Art | Some No Reserve Lots

Chinese, Islamic & Indian Fine Art | Some No Reserve Lots

Lot 213: A Large Rare Indian Pahari Painting of Krishna...

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This auction ended on 29 April 2025.

Start price: £2,500

Estimated price: £4,000 - £5,000

Buyer's Premium: 22%

Not sold

A Large Rare Indian Pahari Painting of Krishna Lifting Govardhan, 18th–19th Century.
This large and vivid Indian Pahari school painting depicts the iconic scene of Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan to shelter the villagers of Vrindavan from Indra’s wrathful storm. The composition features Krishna in the centre, with his upraised arm holding the mountain, which is portrayed as a massive green canopy populated with animals. He is surrounded by gopis, villagers, and sacred cows rendered in fine detail and radiant attire.
With frame: Approximately 65.5 x 57cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady.