{"title":"Original Kalighat Painting","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":524,\"h\":100,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":174}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":7,\"w\":467,\"h\":104,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":172}'\u003eOriginal Kalighat Painting: Antique, Contemporary, or Reproduction? A Collector's Comparison Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":122,\"w\":524,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":287}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":122,\"w\":517,\"h\":136,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":287}'\u003eWhen someone says \"original Kalighat painting,\" they could mean three very different things. They might mean a nineteenth-century work painted for pilgrims near the Kalighat temple. They might mean a hand-painted piece by a living artist working in the Kalighat style today. Or, confusingly, they might mean a print of a famous museum piece. Each has its own value, its own risks, and its own place in a collection. This comparison guide from Meri Katha separates the three, so you know exactly what you are looking at before you buy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":275,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":440}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":275,\"w\":450,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":440}'\u003eWhy Is \"Original\" So Confusing With Kalighat Paintings?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":344,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":509}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":344,\"w\":274,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":509}'\u003eThree facts make Kalighat authenticity tricky:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":380,\"w\":524,\"h\":149,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":545}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":380,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":545}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":380,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":545}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":380,\"w\":478,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":545}'\u003eThe classic period of Kalighat painting was the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, so true period works are old and relatively rare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":435,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":600}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":435,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":600}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":435,\"w\":462,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":600}'\u003eMany of the best-known historic works are held in museum collections and are widely reproduced as prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":490,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":655}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":490,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":655}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":490,\"w\":450,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":655}'\u003eContemporary artists continue to paint in the style, producing new hand-painted originals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":546,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":711}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":546,\"w\":487,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":711}'\u003eSo the word \"original\" needs a second word next to it: original antique, original contemporary, or not original at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":601,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":766}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":601,\"w\":411,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":766}'\u003eCategory One: Antique Kalighat Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":641,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":806}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":641,\"w\":501,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":806}'\u003eThese are works made during the historic period of Kalighat painting, roughly the nineteenth to early twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":696,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":861}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":696,\"w\":251,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":861}'\u003eWhat Are Their Typical Features?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":733,\"w\":524,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":898}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":733,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":898}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":733,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":898}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":733,\"w\":278,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":898}'\u003eWatercolor on mill-made paper of the period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":769,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":934}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":769,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":934}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":769,\"w\":390,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":934}'\u003eSigns of age, such as toning of paper, small stains, or light wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":804,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":969}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":804,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":969}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":804,\"w\":393,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":969}'\u003eClassic subjects such as deities, babus, bibis, and satirical scenes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":840,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1005}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":840,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1005}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":840,\"w\":317,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1005}'\u003eSome works show metallic highlights on ornaments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":875,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1040}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":875,\"w\":244,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1040}'\u003eWhere Are They Usually Found?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":909,\"w\":524,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1074}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":909,\"w\":493,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1074}'\u003eMajor collections of historic Kalighat paintings are held in museums in India and abroad, including well-known holdings at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Antique works may also appear through specialist auction houses and established dealers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1003,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1168}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1003,\"w\":211,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1168}'\u003eWhat Should Buyers Know?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1040,\"w\":524,\"h\":169,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1205}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1040,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1205}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1040,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1205}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1040,\"w\":449,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1205}'\u003eGenuine antiques require expert examination and documented history of ownership\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1095,\"w\":484,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1260}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1095,\"w\":484,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1260}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1095,\"w\":462,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1260}'\u003eIn India, objects over one hundred years old can be classified as antiquities under the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, and their sale and export are regulated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1170,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1335}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1170,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1335}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1170,\"w\":435,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1335}'\u003eBuyers should only purchase antiques through properly registered and reputable channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1225,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1390}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1225,\"w\":505,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1390}'\u003eAntique Kalighat paintings are best approached as a specialist collecting area with expert advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1281,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1446}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1281,\"w\":464,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1446}'\u003eCategory Two: Contemporary Original Kalighat Paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1350,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1515}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1350,\"w\":517,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1515}'\u003eThese are hand-painted works created by living artists in the Kalighat style. They are genuine originals in the sense that a human hand painted each one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1405,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1570}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1405,\"w\":251,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1570}'\u003eWhat Are Their Typical Features?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1442,\"w\":524,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1607}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1442,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1607}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1442,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1607}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1442,\"w\":126,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1607}'\u003eFresh, unaged paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1478,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1643}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1478,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1643}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1478,\"w\":240,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1643}'\u003eBright, clean watercolor or other paints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1513,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1678}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1513,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1678}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1513,\"w\":258,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1678}'\u003eTraditional subjects as well as new themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1549,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1714}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1549,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1714}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1549,\"w\":303,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1714}'\u003eConfident brushwork that follows the classic style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1584,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1749}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1584,\"w\":142,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1749}'\u003eWho Paints Them?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1618,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1783}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1618,\"w\":494,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1783}'\u003eMany contemporary Kalighat-style works come from patua artists of Bengal, including painters from Paschim Medinipur who work in both scroll and Kalighat styles. Other trained artists also paint in this tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1693,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1858}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1693,\"w\":211,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1858}'\u003eWhat Should Buyers Know?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1730,\"w\":524,\"h\":90,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1895}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1730,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1895}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1730,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1895}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1730,\"w\":358,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1895}'\u003eThese are the most accessible originals for most collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1765,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1930}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1765,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1930}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1765,\"w\":387,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1930}'\u003eThey should be clearly described as contemporary, not antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1801,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1966}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1801,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1966}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1801,\"w\":342,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1966}'\u003eEach piece shows small variations that reflect handwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1836,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2001}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1836,\"w\":269,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2001}'\u003eYou can explore contemporary pieces in the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/collections\/kalighat-painting\" bis_size='{\"x\":281,\"y\":1836,\"w\":108,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":785,\"abs_y\":2001}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":281,\"y\":1836,\"w\":3,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":785,\"abs_y\":2001}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":285,\"y\":1836,\"w\":104,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":789,\"abs_y\":2001}'\u003eKalighat painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1836,\"w\":489,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2001}'\u003e collection at Meri Katha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1892,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2057}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1892,\"w\":412,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2057}'\u003eCategory Three: Reproductions and Prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1932,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2097}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1932,\"w\":514,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2097}'\u003eThese are copies of existing Kalighat paintings, often famous museum pieces, made using printing methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1987,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2152}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1987,\"w\":251,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2152}'\u003eWhat Are Their Typical Features?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2024,\"w\":524,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2189}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2024,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2189}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2024,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2189}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2024,\"w\":229,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2189}'\u003eFlat, even color with no brush texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2059,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2224}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2059,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2224}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2059,\"w\":233,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2224}'\u003eFine dot patterns under magnification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2095,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2260}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2095,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2260}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2095,\"w\":275,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2260}'\u003eIdentical copies available across many sellers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2130,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2295}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2130,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2295}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2130,\"w\":349,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2295}'\u003eSometimes printed on textured paper to look handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2166,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2331}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2166,\"w\":211,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2331}'\u003eWhat Should Buyers Know?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2203,\"w\":524,\"h\":90,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2368}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2203,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2368}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2203,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2368}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2203,\"w\":252,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2368}'\u003ePrints can be lovely and affordable decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2239,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2404}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2239,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2404}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2239,\"w\":314,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2404}'\u003eThey should be clearly labelled and priced as prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2274,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2439}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2274,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2439}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2274,\"w\":403,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2439}'\u003eThey are not originals, even if the image is a famous historic work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2310,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2475}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2310,\"w\":249,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2475}'\u003eSide-by-Side Comparison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2350,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2515}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2350,\"w\":285,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2515}'\u003eHere is how the three categories usually differ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2385,\"w\":524,\"h\":315,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2550}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2385,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2550}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2385,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2550}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2385,\"w\":479,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2550}'\u003eAge: antique works are over a century old; contemporary works and prints are recent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2441,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2606}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2441,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2606}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2441,\"w\":478,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2606}'\u003eHand-painted: antiques and contemporary works are hand-painted; prints are not\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2496,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2661}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2496,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2661}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2496,\"w\":464,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2661}'\u003ePaper: antiques show aged mill-made paper, contemporary works use fresh paper, prints use printing stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2551,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2716}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2551,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2716}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2551,\"w\":476,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2716}'\u003eAvailability: antiques are rare, contemporary works are widely available, prints are mass-produced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2606,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2771}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2606,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2771}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2606,\"w\":450,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2771}'\u003eBuying route: antiques need specialist channels, contemporary works suit reputable craft platforms, prints are sold widely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2661,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2826}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2661,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2826}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2661,\"w\":468,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2826}'\u003ePrice: antiques are typically the most expensive, contemporary originals vary by artist and detail, prints are usually the most affordable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2717,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2882}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2717,\"w\":402,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2882}'\u003eHow Can You Check a Painting Up Close?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2757,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2922}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2757,\"w\":413,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2922}'\u003eWhether in person or through close-up photos, check these points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2792,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2957}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2792,\"w\":106,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2957}'\u003eBrush Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2826,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2991}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2826,\"w\":501,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2991}'\u003eHand-painted work shows the direction of the brush, slight build-up of color, and natural variation in line thickness. Prints look uniformly flat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2881,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3046}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2881,\"w\":96,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3046}'\u003eDot Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2914,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3079}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2914,\"w\":513,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3079}'\u003eUse a magnifying glass or phone zoom. Many printing methods leave tiny dots or a grid pattern. Hand-painted watercolor does not.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2969,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3134}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2969,\"w\":236,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3134}'\u003eThe Signature Kalighat Outline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3003,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3168}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3003,\"w\":517,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3168}'\u003eKalighat artists drew long, sweeping outlines in confident strokes. In an original, you may see where the brush started and lifted. In a print, the line has no such variation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3058,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3223}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3058,\"w\":192,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3223}'\u003eShading Along the Edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3092,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3257}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3092,\"w\":474,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3257}'\u003eClassic Kalighat figures often have soft shading along their contours, giving a rounded look. In originals, this shading shows subtle brush blending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3147,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3312}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3147,\"w\":167,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3312}'\u003ePaper Edges and Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3180,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3345}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3180,\"w\":512,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3345}'\u003eLook at the edges and back. Paint may show slight bleeding at edges in an original. Prints often have perfectly sharp margins and a blank back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3235,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3400}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3235,\"w\":271,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3400}'\u003eQuestions to Ask Any Seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3279,\"w\":524,\"h\":162,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3444}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3279,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3444}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3279,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3444}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3279,\"w\":304,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3444}'\u003eIs this painting antique, contemporary, or a print?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3314,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3479}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3314,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3479}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3314,\"w\":324,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3479}'\u003eWho painted it, or which artist community is it from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3350,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3515}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3350,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3515}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3350,\"w\":213,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3515}'\u003eWhat paper and paints were used?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3386,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3551}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3386,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3551}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3386,\"w\":438,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3551}'\u003eFor antiques, what documentation of age and ownership history exists?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3421,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3586}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3421,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3586}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3421,\"w\":374,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3586}'\u003eCan you share close-up photos of the brushwork and edges?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3457,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3622}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3457,\"w\":414,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3622}'\u003eA good seller will answer clearly. Vague answers are a warning sign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3492,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3657}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3492,\"w\":325,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3657}'\u003eWhich Category Is Right for You?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3536,\"w\":524,\"h\":130,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3701}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3536,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3701}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3536,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3701}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3536,\"w\":484,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3701}'\u003eIf you love history and have expert support, antique works may suit a specialist collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3591,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3756}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3591,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3756}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3591,\"w\":454,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3756}'\u003eIf you want a genuine hand-painted piece for your home, a contemporary original is the most practical choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3646,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3811}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3646,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3811}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3646,\"w\":432,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3811}'\u003eIf you want a famous image on a budget, a clearly labelled print is fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3682,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3847}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3682,\"w\":495,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3847}'\u003eThere is no single right answer. What matters is knowing which category you are buying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3737,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3902}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3737,\"w\":505,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3902}'\u003eHow Does Authenticity Work in Related Traditions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3777,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3942}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3777,\"w\":443,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3942}'\u003eMany Indian folk paintings face the same original-versus-print question:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3813,\"w\":524,\"h\":130,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3978}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3813,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3978}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3813,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3978}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/collections\/pattachitra-painting\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3813,\"w\":120,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3978}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3813,\"w\":120,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3978}'\u003ePattachitra painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3813,\"w\":476,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3978}'\u003e from Odisha, where prepared cloth and fine line work are key signs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3868,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4033}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3868,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4033}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/collections\/pichwai-painting\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3868,\"w\":101,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4033}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3868,\"w\":101,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4033}'\u003ePichwai painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3868,\"w\":472,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4033}'\u003e from Nathdwara, where gold detailing and repeating motifs need close inspection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3923,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4088}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3923,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4088}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/collections\/mysore-painting\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3923,\"w\":100,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4088}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3923,\"w\":100,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4088}'\u003eMysore painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":152,\"y\":3923,\"w\":250,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":656,\"abs_y\":4088}'\u003e, where raised gesso work is hard to fake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3959,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4124}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3959,\"w\":347,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4124}'\u003eThe same habits of close looking help across all of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3994,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4159}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3994,\"w\":383,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4159}'\u003eRed Flags That Should Make You Pause\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4034,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4199}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4034,\"w\":391,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4199}'\u003eWhichever category you are considering, be cautious if you see:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4070,\"w\":524,\"h\":181,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4235}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4070,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4235}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4070,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4235}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4070,\"w\":473,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4235}'\u003eA painting described as antique with no documentation or ownership history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4105,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4270}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4105,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4270}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4105,\"w\":447,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4270}'\u003eA \"museum piece\" offered at a very low price through an unknown seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4141,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4306}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4141,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4306}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4141,\"w\":315,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4306}'\u003eThe same image sold by many sellers as an original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4177,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4342}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4177,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4342}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4177,\"w\":352,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4342}'\u003eA seller who avoids questions about paper, paints, or age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4212,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4377}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4212,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4377}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4212,\"w\":464,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4377}'\u003ePrints described with vague words such as \"art piece\" or \"handcrafted look\" without saying they are printed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4267,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4432}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4267,\"w\":523,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4432}'\u003eNone of these automatically prove a problem, but each one is a reason to slow down and ask more questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4323,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4488}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4323,\"w\":371,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4488}'\u003eHow Should You Care for an Original?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4366,\"w\":524,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4531}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4366,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4531}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4366,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4531}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4366,\"w\":311,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4531}'\u003eFrame with acid-free mats and UV-protective glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4402,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4567}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4402,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4567}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4402,\"w\":256,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4567}'\u003eKeep away from sunlight, damp, and heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4437,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4602}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4437,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4602}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4437,\"w\":331,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4602}'\u003eHandle paper only by the edges with clean, dry hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4473,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4638}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4473,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4638}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4473,\"w\":283,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4638}'\u003eStore unframed pieces flat in acid-free sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4508,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4673}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4508,\"w\":108,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4673}'\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4548,\"w\":524,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4713}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4548,\"w\":508,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4713}'\u003eBefore you buy, give the painting its full name. Is it an original antique, an original contemporary work, or a reproduction? Once you can answer that, every other decision about price, framing, and care becomes clear. Meri Katha is happy to help you find a genuine hand-painted Kalighat piece that fits your collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4643,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4808}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4643,\"w\":275,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4808}'\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4683,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4848}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4683,\"w\":230,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4848}'\u003eWhat is an original Kalighat painting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":242,\"y\":4683,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":746,\"abs_y\":4848}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":242,\"y\":4683,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":746,\"abs_y\":4848}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4702,\"w\":515,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4867}'\u003e It is a hand-painted Kalighat work, either a historic antique or a contemporary piece by a living artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4757,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4922}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4757,\"w\":274,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4922}'\u003eAre antique Kalighat paintings still available?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":286,\"y\":4757,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":790,\"abs_y\":4922}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":286,\"y\":4757,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":790,\"abs_y\":4922}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4777,\"w\":499,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4942}'\u003e They are rare and are mainly found in museums or through specialist dealers and auctions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4832,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4997}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4832,\"w\":341,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4997}'\u003eCan antique Kalighat paintings be exported from India?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":353,\"y\":4832,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":857,\"abs_y\":4997}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":353,\"y\":4832,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":857,\"abs_y\":4997}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4852,\"w\":521,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":5017}'\u003e Objects over one hundred years old can be classified as antiquities in India, and their sale and export are regulated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4907,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":5072}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4907,\"w\":295,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":5072}'\u003eIs a contemporary Kalighat painting an original?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":307,\"y\":4907,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":811,\"abs_y\":5072}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":307,\"y\":4907,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":811,\"abs_y\":5072}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4927,\"w\":402,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":5092}'\u003e Yes, if it is hand-painted by an artist, it is a contemporary original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4962,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":5127}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4962,\"w\":345,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":5127}'\u003eHow can I tell a print from an original Kalighat painting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":357,\"y\":4962,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":861,\"abs_y\":5127}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":357,\"y\":4962,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":861,\"abs_y\":5127}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4982,\"w\":497,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":5147}'\u003e Look for brush texture, variation in line thickness, and the absence of printed dot patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":5037,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":5202}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":5037,\"w\":334,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":5202}'\u003eWhat paper were historic Kalighat paintings made on?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":346,\"y\":5037,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":850,\"abs_y\":5202}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":346,\"y\":5037,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":850,\"abs_y\":5202}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":5057,\"w\":394,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":5222}'\u003e They were usually painted with watercolors on mill-made paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"babu-biwi-8","title":"Kalighat - 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