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Piguet Hôtel des Ventes

1579 - Partially painted leaf taken from a manuscript on paper prob…
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Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 600
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Description
Partially painted leaf taken from a manuscript on paper probably taken from the Kalpasutra, Gujarat, probably 15th-16th c., 25x10.5 cm (recto à vue). This leaflet, probably taken from a manuscript of the Kalpasutra, one of the sacred works of Jainism, depicts 11 of the 24 Thirthankaras, the great ancient masters guiding the believer towards liberation from the cycle of rebirths. The oldest of the three Indian paintings in Ambassador Paul André Ramseyer's collection, assembled in India between 1968 and 1971, it also illustrates one of India's most enduring pictorial traditions. See a painting in a similar style in the Metropolitan Museum, New York, inv. no. 18.104.8 The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Paul André Ramseyer Collection The collection of Ambassador Paul André Ramseyer includes a group of works from the Indian subcontinent, acquired during his stay in Delhi between 1968 and 1971, when he was Secretary of the Embassy. These remarkable pieces reflect his interest in the artistic and religious wealth of this region. A paper partially painted folio, probably from a Kalpasutra manuscript, probably 15th-16th century, 25x10.5 cm Collection of the Swiss Ambassador Paul André Ramseyer A similar painting can be seen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, inv. n°18.104.8 The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition
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About the sale ONLINE 1499 to 2091 - Oriental Art - Primitive Art - Sacred Art - Works of Art - Sculptures - Furniture and Carpets
Auction location
Auction time 06/09/2026 at 10:00 AM
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