Antique Ravi Varma Press Oleograph – George V, King of England & Emperor of India | Circa 1911–1925

An exceptional and historically significant Ravi Varma Press oleograph depicting King George V, King of England and Emperor of India, portrayed in ceremonial military attire on horseback. Printed at the renowned Ravi Varma Press, Karla–Lonavla, this original colonial-era oleograph represents the remarkable printing standards that made the press internationally celebrated during the early twentieth century.

The lower margin bears the original printed inscriptions including "George V King of England and Emperor of India", Registered No. 568, the publisher Anant Shivaji Desai, Moti Bazaar, Mumbai, and the Ravi Varma Press, Karla–Lonavla imprint, confirming its period authenticity.

This artwork is not only an important example of Indian chromolithographic printing but also a rare visual document of the British Raj. Preserved in its vintage frame with authentic age-related patina, it is highly desirable for collectors of colonial memorabilia, Ravi Varma Press prints, museums, heritage interiors, and serious antique art collections.

Specifications

Title: George V, King of England and Emperor of India

Printer: Ravi Varma Press, Karla–Lonavla

Publisher: Anant Shivaji Desai, Moti Bazaar, Mumbai

Registered No.: 568

Technique: Original Oleograph (Chromolithograph)

Period: Circa 1911–1925

Size: 14 × 10 Inches

Frame: Vintage Period Frame

Condition: Good antique condition with natural age-related wear.