TAKE A STEP BACK INTO THE PAST
A curated collection of Indian artifacts from th 9th Century and long-gone eras is displayed a Kalakriti Art Gallery. Art enthusiasts can marv at the richness of the country’s heritage
A wide range of painting styles are represented at the show, from Pahari and Mughal to Deccani, Rajasthani, and Company School.
The people of Hyderabad can enjoy a preview of a wide-ranging collection of antiques that will go under the hammer at the third auction of classical Indian art and antiques, to be held by the House of Todywalla in Mumbai on April 16th. The collection, which spans over 11 centuries, includes sculptures, bronzes, paintings, and colonial silver artefacts.
Among the stunning items, there’s a masterful depiction of Diwali painted by Imperial Mughal artist Muhammad Afzal in the early 18th century. The page that it’s painted on is dated to the early 17th century, says a press release from Todywalla Auctions. An eleventhcentury statue of Vishnu in impeccable condition, an illustration from the Ramayana showing Lord Ram seated with Sita and Lakshman, a 400-yearold painting from Bikaner, and a 200-yearold one from Kishangarh are among the items on display at the pre-auction event.
A wide range of painting styles are represented at the show, from Pahari and Mughal to Deccani, Rajasthani, and Company School. Also on display are 1200year-old stone sculptures and 300-year-old bronze icons of gods and goddesses, as well as more mundane articles like ornate silver jugs, tea sets, centrepieces, polychrome wooden figures, and colourful textiles.
Todywalla Auctions is a flagship venture of the House of Todywallas and has grown to become India’s first and largest numismatic auction house. Led by Farokh S. Todywalla, a pioneer in Indian numismatics, and benefiting from the expertise of Malcolm F. Todywalla, the auction house is committed to preserving India’s rich cultural heritage.
Team Todywalla’s dedication to creating value and interest in the field of antiques is underscored by their ongoing efforts to repatriate Indian heritage from overseas and to establish an association of classical Indian art enthusiasts. Many of the pieces that will be auctioned have been repatriated from overseas.
The collection is being made available for viewing in Delhi and Mumbai, besides Hyderabad, before the auction itself.
In Hyderabad, the collection is displayed at Kalakriti Art Gallery, Banjara Hills, from March 29th to April 1st.