Lot 242 - Web-Live Auction 85

A LARGE TRADITIONAL TEMPLE PAINTING Bali, early 20th century
Price realized:
360,00 EUR
Bids:
1

Bids

Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A LARGE TRADITIONAL TEMPLE PAINTING
Bali, early 20th century

98 x 164 cm

Painted in natural colours on fabric, the narrative scenes placed on two parallel levels divided from each other by a band of geometrical motifs, the compositions populated with human beings, deities and god, the scenery formed by trees, architectures, furnishings and various objects.

Provenance: the collection of a Dutch noblewoman lived in Indonesia, acquired before 1975.



This type of painting was usually placed in Balinese temples to serve as teaching tools of devotion. The subjects were usually inspired by epic poems such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, or purer Indonesian stories such as folktales and legends
Only registered and authorized users are allowed to place bids.

Please use the registration form to send us your participation request, or, if you are already registered and authorized, use the login box on the top.

For any information please contact info@bertolamifineart.com