India, circa 1840 Gouache painting on strong cardboard depicting a temple with a fountain in the center of the first main hall, and a monumental statue of a Sri Natiji, around which three priests or monks are busy. Size: 35 x 31 cm This painting is distinguished by its realism, mainly expressed through the strong perspective of the drawing. Worshiping Sri Natiji, opaque piments on paper, India, circa 1840.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.