A RARE GROUP OF 27 FOLIOS FROM A MANUSCRIPT, KASHMIR 18TH CENTURY
Black ink, gilt and watercolor on paper. The three mounts each with three delicately painted figural scenes depicting the avatars of Vishnu, and six folios of calligraphy on blue ground, each in a painted gold frame. (27)

Provenance: Collection of Sigfred Taubert, thence by descent. Sigfred Taubert (1914-2008) was the director of the Frankfurt Book Fair between 1958 and 1973, and also a writer and enthusiastic collector of bibliophilic treasures from all over the world. From 1974 to 1978, he was a member of the board of the UNESCO International Book Committee in Paris.
Condition: Very good condition with only minor losses, minimal wear, the paper slightly warped.

Dimensions: Image size 6.6 x 11.6 cm, Size including mounting 36.2 x 50.5 cm