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Lado Gudiashvili (1896-1980)
Lot 46

Lado Gudiashvili (1896-1980)

King Rostevan and Avtandil hunting

Closed6 June 2011

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Lado Gudiashvili (1896-1980)
King Rostevan and Avtandil hunting
signed in Georgian and dated 'L. Gudiashvili 1931.' (lower left)
gouache on paper laid down on card
19¼ x 24½ in. (49 x 62 cm.)

Gift from the artist to the previous owner.

Specialist note

The present lot depicts the third episode from Shota Rustaveli's (1172-1216) Knight in the panther's skin, which is considered to be the Georgian national epic poem. One day, Avtandil, commander-in-chief of the Arabian army, challenges King Rostevan to a friendly competition to determine who is the better archer. King Rostevan accepts his challenge and they ride across the plain, shooting game for three days. Avtandil emerges the victor.