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The Chitrashala Press
Lot 5 Details
Friday Five 23 May 2025
a) Prithviraj ChavanOleograph on...
View Dimensions b) Hyder AliOleograph on paper19.5 x 15 in (49.5 x 38 cm)The work has a printed inscription on the lower left stating that it was printed at The Chitrashala Press, Poona CityThe most famous portrait of Hyder Ali printed by The Chitrashala Press is based on a steel engraving by a British artist from 1780. During the second Anglo-Mysore War, the British captured the western port of Mahe. It was part of a concerted effort by the British to capture all French outposts following the 1778 French entry into the American Revolutionary War against the British. So, Hyder Ali strengthened his alliance with the French, and used the services of French workmen in raising his artillery and arsenal. Hyder received much of his French-supplied equipment through this French-controlled port, and also provided troops for its defense. Hyder had amicable relations with the Christian population in Mangalore (Portuguese influence). He had a very close friendship with two Goan Catholic clergymen and allowed a Protestant missionary to live at his court. Hyder's army also included Catholic soldiers, and he allowed Christians to build a church at Seringapatam, where French generals used to offer prayers.
Winning bid $543 Rs 45,600 (Inclusive of buyer's premium)
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Lot 4 Details
Friday Five 14 March 2025
a) Jahangir Oleograph on...
View Dimensions c) Tipu SultanOleograph on paper19.75 x 14.25 in (50 x 36.5 cm)
Winning bid $488 Rs 42,000 (Inclusive of buyer's premium)
Lot 23 Details
Absolute Tuesdays: Old Maps and Vintage Prints 7 January 2025
Shiv Panchayat...
Oleograph on paper
View Dimensions Print Size: 19.25 x 14.5 in (49 x 36.5 cm)With Mount: 25.5 x 20.75 in (65 x 52.7 cm)This rare print depicts Lord Shiva embodying the qualities of both a family member and a yogi. In this instance, the domestic aspect of the personality is the most prominent. A juvenile Ganesh accompanies Parvati, who sits on Shiv's knee. They also prominently display the lion and the Nandi.Chitrashala PressPune's creative legacy began with prominent individuals such as James Wales and his apprentices, including Gangaram Tambat, who received his education at the first art school in Shaniwar Wada. Subsequently, a diverse array of artistic forms emerged, shaped by the exigencies of the contemporary world and its social contexts. The founding of the Chitrashala press in 1878 significantly enhanced Pune's artistic milieu, distributing a range of topics through several means to the public. The press cultivated a lineage of illustrators and calligraphers, significantly impacting Pune’s art scene. Notable artists like J D Gondhalekar and G D Deuskar, educated in the British academic tradition, significantly influenced the city's art scene. Gondhalekar, a distinguished authority in art history and printmaking, has significantly impacted Pune's artistic evolution, inspiring other young artists. The foundation of Kelkar Chitrashala by Dada Kelkar became a focal point for budding artists, fostering numerous artistic disciplines within Pune’s lively art scene. Artists such as Vijay Shinde and Dilip Chitre enriched Pune's cultural scene by introducing revolutionary modernist techniques, hence expanding the city's artistic range. Chitrashala was a pioneering institution in Indian printing and visual arts during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Renowned for its chromolithographic prints, the press played a crucial role in disseminating art and educational materials to the masses. It produced a variety of content, including religious themes, historical imagery, and playing cards tailored for cultural and instructional purposes. Chitrashala's works are considered emblematic of the era's artistic and technological advancements, blending traditional motifs with modern printing techniques.This lot will be shipped unframed.NON-EXPORTABLEThis lot will be shipped in "as is" condition. For further details, please refer to the images of individual lots as reference for the condition.
Winning bid $282 Rs 24,000 (Inclusive of buyer's premium)
Lot 14 Details
Absolute Tuesdays 12 April 2022
Jehangir
Lithograph on paper
View Dimensions 19.02 x 14.02 in (48.3 x 35.6 cm)
Winning bid $211 Rs 15,629 (Inclusive of buyer's premium)
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