AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF VISHNU AND HIS CONSORT India, 18^th-19^th century. Watercolors, ink, and gold on paper. Depicting the four-armed Vishnu as his avatar Krishna together with a consort, possibly Radha, seated on a lotus throne, flanked by a female attendant and Garuda. Vishnu is carrying a mace, lotus, discus, and conch shell in each of his four hands as his identifying objects. He is dressed in a bright yellow dhoti.

Provenance: From a South German private collection, assembled in the 1970s.
Condition: Good condition with minor wear, few creases, minor losses, the edges with minuscule flakes and wormholes, and small stains.

Dimensions: 24.7 x 15.9 cm

Literature comparison:
Compare a related painting of Krishna and Radha, dated to the 19^th century, in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, accession number D.390-1889.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Bonhams London, 25 October 2021, lot 304
Price: GBP 14,000 or approx. EUR 17,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: Vishnu and his consort enthroned, Pahari, Kangra valley, perhaps Garwhal, circa 1800
Expert remark: Compare the motif. Note the smaller size (21 x 20.7 cm).