The Saffronart Classical Indian Art evening sale is coming up in Mumbai on the 9th of March, which will auction off a curated collection of 81 items, including the rare sandstone sculpture of Mahishasuramardini estimated at Rs 3 to 5 crores. Ranked as a masterpiece of Central India’s medieval times, this sculpture from the 10-11th century is a splendid depiction of goddess Durga’s victory over the demon, Mahishasura. Another highlight of the evening sale will be the paintings from the private collection of Bikaner-based jeweller, Motichand Khajanchi, consisting of the finest of Rajasthani miniatures. This collection has paintings brought from all over Rajasthan—Bikaner, Mewar, Jaipur, Bundi, and Jodhpur.
