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Lot 180: The Choultry in the sea off the Island of Rameswaram

Est: £2,500 GBP - £3,500 GBP
Christie'sLondon, United KingdomOctober 08, 2014

Item Overview

Description

John Gantz (1772-1853) The Choultry in the sea off the Island of Rameswaram watercolour on paper laid down on card 12 ¾ x 17 7/8in. (32.5 x 45cm.)

Dimensions

32.5 x 45cm.

Artist or Maker

Notes

Rameswaram, to the East of Cape Comorin is deeply venerated by the Hindu. The Choultry would have been built to accomodate pilgrims to the Shiva temple, at one of the sacred bathing places near by.

Auction Details

Travel, Science and Natural History

by
Christie's
October 08, 2014, 10:30 AM UTC

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK