Two colored prints (oleograph) of holy sites of Islam.
Ravi Varma Press, Kerala, India, Circa 1900.
From Rémy Hétreau estate (french artist, 1913-2001)
The first print depicting Jerusalem (one of the holy sites of Islam) and the other print depicting several holy sites of Islam (Jerusalem, Medina, Mecca and many others), with identification inscriptions in red script, press signature and number along the bottom edge, unframed.
Good to very good condition
Each 10 x 13.1/2in. (25.5 x 34.5cm.)
Very rare prints.
See Christie's auction results for three similar prints.
2014 | Live Auction 5270
Arts & Textiles of the Islamic and Indian Worlds
Closed : 11 Apr 2014
THREE COLOURED PRINTS OF MECCA, MEDINA AND JERUSALEM
KERALA, INDIA, CIRCA 1900
Estimate GBP 3,000 - GBP 4,000
Price realised GBP 7,500