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Authentic vintage hand-painted Madhubani (Mithila) folk art painting from Bihar, India. This traditional piece is rendered with exceptionally fine line …
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Authentic vintage hand-painted Madhubani (Mithila) folk art painting from Bihar, India. This traditional piece is rendered with exceptionally fine line work on handmade paper, showcasing the dense, filler-pattern compositions characteristic of the regional style. The central figure depicts a multi-armed Hindu deity, likely Goddess Durga, rendered in classic profile styling with an expressive eye, elaborate headdress, and detailed traditional textiles, bordered by an intricate geometric and floral trim.
The artwork features a highly informative, original educational provenance label affixed to the back detailing the ancient kingdom origins, Vedic symbolism, and signature hand-making techniques utilizing fingers, twigs, and nib-pens.
DIMENSIONS
- Overall Frame Height: 24.0 inches
- Overall Frame Width: 12.0 inches
- Overall Frame Depth: 1.5 inches
CONDITION REPORT
- Art Panel: The hand-painted paper artwork remains in excellent, pristine vintage condition with sharp line work and remarkably vibrant green, red, and orange pigments.
- Matting & Glass: The black matboard background exhibits a non-uniform, cloudy vintage patina under the glass panel surface. This distinct silvering/ghosting effect is a common occurrence for sealed framed art of this age and gives the presentation an authentic, storied character.
- Frame: Housed in a clean, black wooden gallery frame that exhibits minor superficial scuffs and light paint wear along the edges consistent with true vintage age. Solid wood backing board remains secure with original sawtooth mounting hardware attached at the top, ready for immediate display.
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- Dimensions
- 11.5ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 24ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Orange
- Condition Notes
- ADDITIONAL CONDITION DETAILS - Materials & Paper: The artwork is hand-painted on textured, handmade Lokta or cotton-rag paper. It features … moreADDITIONAL CONDITION DETAILS - Materials & Paper: The artwork is hand-painted on textured, handmade Lokta or cotton-rag paper. It features natural deckled or slightly uneven edges that are characteristic of traditional handmade sheets. - Surface Texture: The surface of the painting is stable with no flaking or lifting pigments. The black mounting mat board exhibits a soft, fibrous linen-like paper texture under the glass. - Glass Status: The protective glass panel is securely seated in the frame track with no cracks, chips, deep scratches, or structural faults. - Frame Reverse: The fiberboard backing panel is held firmly in place by original metal framing tabs. There are no signs of mold, mildew, or historic water exposure on either the backing board or the educational paper label. less
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