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Mukul Dey (Indian, 1895-1989)Sita's Grief
25 October 2021, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £1,275 inc. premium
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Mukul Dey (Indian, 1895-1989)
Sita's Grief
signed lower left with artist's stamp, inscribed lower centre and lower right Sita's Grief and Hanuman on the Mango Tree
watercolour on paper
28.5 x 34.5cm (11 1/4 x 13 9/16in).
signed lower left with artist's stamp, inscribed lower centre and lower right Sita's Grief and Hanuman on the Mango Tree
watercolour on paper
28.5 x 34.5cm (11 1/4 x 13 9/16in).
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Provenance
Shivashee Ukil, grandson of Sarada Ukil & Mukul Dey.
Private UK collection.
The scene depicted occurs in the Ramayana (Chapter 19) when Sita is imprisoned by Ravana within his palace and falls into deep despair. However, Hanuman perches in a tree above her and comforts her and reveals himself as Rama's messenger.

