
Vintage Ravi Varma Style Framed Print
This is a vintage Indian mythological or domestic print housed in a traditional wooden frame with a simplistic flat profile. The artwork depicts three female figures in a domestic interior setting, evocative of the realistic oily style popularized by Raja Ravi Varma in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The central figure is seated on the floor, while two others are positioned behind her, set against a backdrop of architectural elements and pillars typical of high-class Indian households of the period. The palette consists of warm earth tones, soft whites, and flesh tones, creating a serene, intimate atmosphere. The print appears to be a mass-produced lithograph or oleograph, which were common in Indian homes from the 1920s through the mid-20th century. Physically, the item shows signs of age congruent with its vintage status, including light foxing on the paper and some potential fading due to UV exposure. The frame is basic, possibly teak or a similar regional hardwood, showing minor scuffs and a dull patina. There are no immediate maker's marks visible in the low-resolution image, but such pieces were often printed by the Ravi Varma Press or similar commercial lithographic printers in Mumbai or Germany. The overall composition displays the intersection of Indian cultural themes with Western academic realism.
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Estimated Value
$150 - $350
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Category
Indian Vintage Art
Appraised On
January 1, 2026
Estimated Value
$150 - $350
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Indian vintage
Item Description
This is a vintage Indian mythological or domestic print housed in a traditional wooden frame with a simplistic flat profile. The artwork depicts three female figures in a domestic interior setting, evocative of the realistic oily style popularized by Raja Ravi Varma in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The central figure is seated on the floor, while two others are positioned behind her, set against a backdrop of architectural elements and pillars typical of high-class Indian households of the period. The palette consists of warm earth tones, soft whites, and flesh tones, creating a serene, intimate atmosphere. The print appears to be a mass-produced lithograph or oleograph, which were common in Indian homes from the 1920s through the mid-20th century. Physically, the item shows signs of age congruent with its vintage status, including light foxing on the paper and some potential fading due to UV exposure. The frame is basic, possibly teak or a similar regional hardwood, showing minor scuffs and a dull patina. There are no immediate maker's marks visible in the low-resolution image, but such pieces were often printed by the Ravi Varma Press or similar commercial lithographic printers in Mumbai or Germany. The overall composition displays the intersection of Indian cultural themes with Western academic realism.
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