An assortment of framed artworks originating from Southeast Asia and India, likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. The collection includes a group of Indonesian straw collages, sometimes referred to as straw marquetry or padi-straw art, depicting traditional wayang-style figures from the Ramayana epic. These figures are intricately constructed from finely cut and layered straw or dried plant fibres set against a black ground and are housed in gilt-finished frames with a faux-bamboo profile. The lot also features a group of Indian miniature paintings executed in the Rajasthani style, likely in gouache or tempera on paper. These paintings depict royal processional scenes with noble figures riding in canopied elephant howdahs, surrounded by decorative borders with animal motifs. Additionally, the collection contains a Thai textile panel portraying figures in traditional costume from the Ramakien, featuring ornate garments and chada headdresses rendered on a dark fabric ground with metallic highlights.
Condition report:
The Indonesian straw collages appear well-preserved within their frames, though the frames show minor surface wear and dust. The Indian miniature paintings exhibit age-related wear, with visible foxing and browning to the paper background of at least one piece. The Thai textile panel remains in good condition with vibrant colours. The frames across the collection show general light handling wear consistent with age.
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