CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ART October 17 – 18, 2016 AstaGuru ONLINE AUCTION www.astaguru.com
CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ART
October 17 – 18, 2016
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INDIA SHINING VI (GANDHI WALKING DOG) 46 x 15 x 14 in (Gandhi) 11 x 18x7in (117 x 38 x 35.6 cm (Gandhi) 28 x 45.7 x 18 cm) Aluminium with acrylic paint
Rs. 4,00,000 – 6,00,000 | US$ 6,451 – 9,677
Signed : On the Left Foot Base
From a limited edition of 5
Exhibited & Published Looking for Bapu, Akar Prakar, Kolkata
L & P Hutheesing Centre, Ahmedabad, 2010
Who Has Seen Gandhi?, presented by Tangerine Art Space at Raj Bhavan and KynKyny Art Gallery, Bangalore, 2010
Experiments with Truth: Recent works by Debanjan Roy, Aicon Gallery, New York, 2009
Provenance From an important Kolkata based private collection.
Cover of the catalogue with the artwork illustrated inside NAVJOT ALTAF 2 1949
WHO IS MEASURING WHOM 19.5x19.5x8in(49.5 x 49.5 x 20.3 cm) each Indigo and acrylic on fiberglass 2006
Rs. 4,00,000 – 6,00,000 | US$ 6,451 – 9,677 2 Signed & Dated : On the Bottom
Published Navjot Altaf, The Thirteenth Place, Nancy Adjania, The Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai
Provenance From a private Mumbai based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai.
Navjot through her two piece indigo and acrylic on fiberglass sculpture from the year 2006 playfully highlights the dual entities of the human nature, the constant tumultuous occurrence of events arouses the emergences of both these entities. Through this sculpture she forgoes her singular narrative and objectively represents the measuring, to a certain degree even the judgement which we observe within, of the good and bad, the calm and chaotic versions of ourselves, the acceptance and denial of reality and the peace and unrest which exists internally. The distinction can be deciphered through the colours of the hands which gauge the intellect and its entities.
Navjot Altaf was born in 1949 in Meerut and got her diploma from the Sir J. J. School of Art in 1972. She is an established multi facet artist.
Cover of the catalogue with the artwork illustrated inside on page 213 3 BAIJU PARTHAN 1956 4
TRUTH SERUM IV 48 x 48 in (122 x 122 cm) Acrylic on canvas 2014
Rs. 6,00,000 – 8,00,000 | US$ 9,677 – 12,903
Signed & Dated : Bottom Right
Exhibited Zameen, curated by Ranjit Hoskote Art District 13, New Delhi
Provenance From a private Mumbai based collection.
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RASHID RANA 4 1968
OMMATIDIA II (SALMAN KHAN) Rashid Rana: Identical Views, Nature Morte, New 30 x 31 in (76.2 x 79 cm) Delhi; Chatterjee and Lal, Mumbai; Bose Pacia, Digital C print on paper New York, 2004-05 (another from the edition) 2004 Here and Now, The Arts Trust, Mumbai, 2010 (another from the edition) Rs. 4,00,000 – 6,00,000 | US$ 6,451 – 9,677 Face East: Contemporary Asian Portraiture, Wedel Limited edition of 20 Fine Art, London, 2008 (another from the edition) Exhibited & Published Provenance The Empire Strikes Back: Indian Art Today, From an important Delhi based corporate Saatchi Gallery, London, 2010 (another from collection, artwork was acquired by the present the edition) owner from Christie’s. REKHA RODWITTIYA 6 6 1958
MANJUNATH KAMAT REKHA@50 5 1972 72 x 48 in (183 x 122 cm) Acrylic & oil on canvas 2008 VAHANA 18x22x7in(45.7 x 56 x 18 cm) Rs. 8,00,000 – 12,00,000 | US$ 12,903 – 19,355 Coloured teracotta Exhibited 2014 Rekha Solo, Sakshi Art Gallery, 2008
Rs. 4,00,000 – 6,00,000 | US$ 6,451 – 9,677 Provenance Exhibited & Published From an important Mumbai based collection, Manjunath Kamat Solo, Gallery Espace, New Delhi. artwork was acquired by the present owner from Sakshi Art Gallery, Mumbai. Provenance From an important Delhi based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Gallery Espace, New Delhi.
5 AJAY DHANDRE 8 1977
THE CLONE 1 39 x 15 x 11 in (99 x 38 x 28 cm) each Fibre glass & metal 2011
Rs. 2,00,000 – 3,00,000 US$ 3,226 – 4,839
Signed & Dated : On the Bottom
This lot is a set of 2 works
Exhibited Quarto, Art Musings, 2012
Provenance From an important Pune based corporate collection. 8
7 N S HARSHA 7 1969
SATIN 20 x 20 in (50.8 x 50.8 cm) Acrylic on canvas 2010
Rs. 5,00,000 – 7,00,000 | US$ 8,065 – 11,290
Provenance From an important Vadodara based corporate collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist.
a) b) G. R. IRANNA 9 1970
UNTITLED 48 x 72 in (122 x 183 cm) Oil on canvas 2005
Rs. 5,00,000 – 7,00,000 | US$ 8,065 – 11,290
Signed & Dated : Bottom Right
Provenance From a private Mumbai based collection, property was acquired by the present owner from The Arts Trust, Mumbai
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10 MEETALI SINGH 10 1978
DREAM 20 x 30 in (50.8 x 76.2 cm) Watercolour on paper 2007
Rs. 1,50,000 – 2,50,000 | US$ 2,419 – 4,032
Exhibited Exhibited & Catalogued - Young Guns, The Arts Trust 2007.
Provenance From an important Mumbai based corporate collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Institute of Contemporary Indian Art. 11
SUBBA GHOSH 11 1964
DREAMER-1TREPIDATIONS 63.25 x 70 x 11 in (160.6 x 177.8 x 28 cm) Oil on canvas pasted on MDF and paint on fiberglass 2008
Rs. 3,00,000 – 5,00,000 | US$ 4,839 – 8,065
Published State of Mind by Subba Ghosh, Anant Art Gallery, 2009
Provenance From an important Mumbai based corporate collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist.
Ghosh captures the moment of contemplation with realism and a stark underlying message of executing the finds of one’s contemplation. The multi layered artwork signifies inertia which must be overcome, and that no matter how much knowledge one gains from introspection until and unless it is not implemented the value of it is non-existential. The works of Ghosh ranging from paintings, videos, printworks and sculptures all deal with confronting the social unfortunate disparity. He has unified his own existence with his artworks and disguises himself as various characters. Exposing different versions of himself which signify the human condition and our mortal attributes.
Cover of the catalogue with the artwork illustrated inside
VALAY SHENDE 12 1980
VIRAR FAST 82 x 76 x 34 in (208 x 193 x 86.5 cm) Stainless steel discs Limited edition of 5
Rs. 60,00,000 – 80,00,000 | US$ 96,774 – 129,032
Published Valay Shende, From Day To Day, Opera Gallery, Paris, pg.31
Provenance From an important Mumbai based collection.
Valay Shende’s stainless steel discs sculpture is an outstanding creation. Envisioned with meticulous precision his artwork perfectly embodies the plight and compression which the masses have to confront while commuting. However through this sculpture he also emancipates the perseverance and will power of the city of Mumbai, capturing the very essence of the place. The pace of the city can be ironically extracted and permeates through the figures and their postures even though they are stationery. His innovative disc motif highlights his artistic brilliance and vision. Through ‘Virar Fast’ he stays true to his ideology of creating art based on the human condition and his surroundings.
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Cover of the catalogue with the artwork illustrated inside page 31 a) b)
13 NANTU BEHARI DAS 14 1977
NANTBHR024 27 x 25 x 23 in (68.6 x 63.5 x 58.4 cm) Aluminium pin on fiberglass
Rs. 3,00,000 – 5,00,000 US$ 4,839 – 8,065
Provenance From a private Kolkata based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Gallery Sanskriti, Kolkata.
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NALINI MALANI 13 1946
BHUPENS FRIEND Mumbai based artist Nalini Malani’s acrylic creation 22 x 16 in (56 x 40.6 cm) each part of her series Bhupen’s friends is a set of two dot Acrylic on reverse acrylic sheet based artwork. Forming the painting and rendering it with a pixel effect transforms and attributes the 2006 painting’s uniqueness. Both the characters showcase Rs. 5,00,000 – 7,00,000 | US$ 8,065 – 11,290 individual expressions, while one character is gradually blending with the surrounding dots she has protected Signed & Dated : Center Left / Bottom Right the second figure and separated the dots with patchy This lot is a set of 2 works and distorted strokes. The reverse medium further adds to the distinctive element in comparison to her other Provenance works of the same series. Nalini is a leading woman From an important Mumbai based collection, contemporary artist and continues to leave a mark and artwork was acquired by the present owner in this case dots upon the viewer’s mind. from Art Musing, Mumbai. K. K. RAGHAVA 15 1980
UNTITLTED 29 x 43 in (73.6 x 109.2 cm) Acrylic on canvas 2013
Rs. 3,00,000 – 4,00,000 | US$ 4,839 – 6,451
Signed & Dated : Bottom Right
Exhibited & Published That’s all Folks!, Raghava K K, Art Musings, Mumbai
Provenance From an important Mumbai based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Art Musing, Mumbai. Cover of the catalogue with the artwork illustrated inside
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16 SHIBU NATESAN 16 1966
UNTITLED 53.5 x 59.5 in (136 x 151 cm) Oil on canvas 2003-04
Rs. 12,00,000 – 15,00,000 | US$ 19,355 – 24,194
Signed : On the Reverse
Provenance From an important Mumbai based gentleman, originally sold by Saffornart.
MILBURN CHERIAN PRAFULL SINGH 17 1957 18 1976
UNTITLED EXIT 42 x 18 in (106.7 x 46 cm) 45 x 20 x 28 in (114.3 x 50.8 x 71 cm) Acrylic on canvas Brass & fine resin 2011 Rs. 6,00,000 – 8,00,000 | US$ 9,677 – 12,903 Rs. 1,50,000 – 2,50,000 Signed : Bottom Right US$ 2,419 – 4,032 Provenance Provenance From a private Mumbai based corporate From an important collection, artwork was acquired by the present Vadodara based collection, owner directly from the artist. artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist.
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SUDHIR PATWARDHAN 19 1949
THE TRAIN TO MUNICH 48 x 48 in (122 x 122 cm) Acrylic on canvas 2011
Rs. 16,00,000 – 20,00,000 | US$ 25,806 – 32,258
Signed & Dated : On the Reverse
Published Sudhir Patwardhan - Route Maps, The Guild Art Gallery, p.27
Provenance From an important Delhi based collector, artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai.
Sudhir Patwardhan held his first solo exhibition escapade is remarkable. The bold dissecting of paintings at Art Heritage, New Delhi in 1979; he lines and emerging angles births depth into the hasn’t looked back since and has exhibited his canvas, bringing to life the momentum of a works at more than 15 solo exhibitions all over vessel in movement, capturing the mystic effect India. He archives the relationship between man of exploration upon the human psyche. His and the surroundings he dwells in. His painting paintings are in many public and private titled ‘The Train to Munich’ has strong brushwork collections among them are The National and the flawless application technique is visible. Museum of Modern Art, New Delhi; Lalit Kala This painting is a rare glimpse of his observations Academy, New Delhi; Punjab University while travelling; the blur effect emanates the Museum, Chandigarh; Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal; notion of travelling not just between places but Gallery of Contemporary Art, Kochi; Peabody also through the tunnel of time. The proficiency Essex Museum, USA and the Herwitz Family with which he engages the viewer into this Collection, USA.
Cover of the catalogue with the artwork illustrated inside page 26 SUDHANSHU SUTAR 20 1969
UNTITLED 7 x 12.5 x 23 in (18 x 32 x 58.4 cm) Bronze 2005
Rs. 1,50,000 – 2,50,000 | US$ 2,419 – 4,032
Signed & Dated : Bottom Left
This lot is the 1st in an edition of 5
Exhibited Sculptures Show, Saffronart 2007. 20 Provenance From an important Vadodara based corporate collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist.
21 REENA KALLAT 21 1973
UNTITLED 24 x 45 in (61 x 114.3 cm) Mixed media on paper
Rs. 2,00,000 – 3,00,000 | US$ 3,226 – 4,839
Provenance From an important Mumbai based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Art Musing, Mumbai.
Through her mixed media creation Reena Kallat captured within frames of critical moments of the battle wanders off into the philosophical avenues of the Orient, ensued. The symmetric formation of these frames, correlate diachronically depicting the episodes of a battle in a with the fact that she strives to freeze time and memory. She faraway ancient field. She imparts a formal structural is interested in the role that memory plays, in not only what reference point by placing abodes of the warriors in the we choose to remember but also how we think of the past. distance. These episodes which seem to fit right into the She lingers onto dreams and teleports into a dream space to Tibetan realm of overcoming ones demons are carefully extract visual links to build her artwork. 23
22 ANU AGARWAL SHAHABUDDIN AHMED 22 1977 23 1950
GAIA UNTITLED 54 x 80 in (137 x 203 cm) 78 x 42 in (198 x 106.7 cm) Acrylic on canvas Oil on canvas 2009 1994
Rs. 4,00,000 – 6,00,000 | US$ 6,451 – 9,677 Rs. 6,00,000 – 8,00,000 | US$ 9,677 – 12,903
Signed & Dated : On the Reverse Signed & Dated : Bottom Right
Exhibited & Published Provenance Anu Agarwal Solo, Institute of Contemporary From an important Mumbai based corporate Indian Art, Mumbai, 2010 collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist. Provenance From a private Mumbai collection, property was acquired by the present owner from the above. A. BALASUBRAMANIAM 24 1971
UNTITLED 15 x 32 in (38 x 81.3 cm) Screen print with metallic pigment on paper pasted on board 2001
Rs. 6,00,000 – 8,00,000 | US$ 9,677 – 12,903
Signed & Dated : On the Reverse
Provenance From an important Delhi based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Saffronart, originally sold by Sakshi Art Gallery, Mumbai.
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RANBIR SINGH KALEKA 25 1953
UNTITLED 65.5 x 54 in (166.4 x 137 cm) Digital print and oil on canvas 2014
Rs. 8,00,000 – 12,00,000 | US$ 12,903 – 19,355
Signed & Dated : On the Reverse
This lot is an unique edition from a series of 3
Provenance From an important Mumbai based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Volte art gallery, Mumbai. PHANEENDRA NATH CHATURVEDI 27 1981
THE MAGICAL BULLETS-I 45 x 44 in (Work in 6 units, each unit size is 15 x 22 In) (114.3 x 112 cm) Pencil and crayon on archival paper 2012
Rs. 2,50,000 – 3,50,000 | US$ 4,032 – 5,645
Signed & Dated : Bottom Left
Provenance From an important Hyderabad based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist.
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26 JUSTIN PONMANY 26 1974
WASHING EVERYDAY 63.5 x 128 in (406.4 x 152.4 cm) Acrylic and hologram on canvas 2006
Rs. 8,00,000 – 12,00,000 | US$ 12,903 – 19,355
Provenance From an important Mumbai based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Christie’s, 2008.
Justin Ponmany’s painting from the year 2006 make them comprehendible. With the aid of plastic paint, is an acrylic and hologram on canvas creation silver holograms, distorted photographic negatives he titled ‘Washing Everyday’. He creates a brings to life an almost psychedelic dream. microscopic view of a Darwin specimen Ponmany has exhibited at various solo shows namely, representing it in a chromatic black and white Gallery Loop, Seoul in 2008; Who's keeping Score, Bose negative film format, only to reveal a glimpse of Pacia Gallery, New York in 2007; Procreation, Nature Morte, life forms symbolised by the colour green in the Milan in 2006 and Non-biodegradable Memory, Sakshi depth of the painting. His figures reinvent reality Gallery, Mumbai in 2004 to name a few. and are stylised unconventionally however the reoccurring motifs of figures and structures AVIJIT DUTTA 28 1974
UNTITLED 35 x 47 in (89 x 119.4 cm) Tempera on canvas 2015
Rs. 1,50,000 – 2,50,000 | US$ 2,419 – 4,032
Signed & Dated : Bottom right
Provenance From an important Hyderabad based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad.
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29 ANANT JOSHI 29 1969
UNTITLED 56.5 x 71.5 in (143.5 x 181.6 cm) Oil on canvas 2007
Rs. 6,00,000 – 8,00,000 | US$ 9,677 – 12,903
Provenance From an important Vadodara based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist. GEORGE MARTIN P. J. 31 1973
INVERTED SOLUTION 77.5 x 91 in (197 x 231 cm) Acrylic on canvas 2008
Rs. 8,00,000 – 12,00,000 | US$ 12,903 – 19,355
Signed & Dated : Bottom Right
Provenance From a private collection of a Mumbai based collector.
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30 OMPAL SANSANWAL 30 1964
UNTITLED 48 x 96 in (121.9 x 243.8 cm) Acrylic, pen & ink on canvas 2012
Rs. 6,00,000 – 8,00,000 | US$ 9,677 – 12,903
Signed & Dated : Bottom Right
Provenance From a private Delhi based collection, property was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist. JAGANNATH MOHAPATRA 32 1969
UNTITLED (DOOR WHITE) 46x36x5in(117 x 91.5 x 12.7 cm) Oil on canvas & car door 2011
Rs. 6,00,000 – 8,00,000 | US$ 9,677 – 12,903
Provenance From an important Mumbai based corporate collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Institute of Contemporary Indian Art.
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VIBHA GALHOTRA 33 1978
BEEHIVE 19x56x9in(38x142.2 x 23 cm) & 16x37x8in(40.6 x 94 x 20.3 cm) Brass ghungroos & cotton cloth 2008
Rs. 9,00,000 – 12,00,000 | US$ 14,516 – 19,355
This lot is part of an edition of 3 + 2 artist proof
Exhibited Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair, Gallery Espace, 2008 (other edition)
This artwork was selected for best discovery section at SH contemporary, 2008
Provenance From an important Delhi based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from gallery Espace. 34 SUMEDH RAJENDRAN 34 1972 ADITYA PANDE DOWN STAIR ROOM 35 31.5 x 44.5 in (80 x 113 cm) 1976 Mixed media on paper 2012 IN SANE WE TRUST 58 x 41.5 in (147.3 x 105.4 cm) Rs. 1,50,000 – 2,50,000 | US$ 2,419 – 4,032 Mixed media on board Signed : Bottom Right 2011
Provenance Rs. 3,00,000 – 4,00,000 From an important Mumbai based corporate US$ 4,839 – 6,452 collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist. Signed & Dated : Bottom Right Provenance From an important family based in Delhi, artwork was acquired by the
present owner from Nature Morte. 35 SURYAKANT LOKHANDE 36 1969
UNTITLED 43 x 49 x 20 in (109.2 x 124.5 x 50.8 cm) Painted on fiberglass 2011
Rs. 10,00,000 – 15,00,000 | US$ 16,129 – 24,194
Signed & Dated : Beneath
Provenance From an important Mumbai based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Institute of Contemporary Indian Art, Mumbai
In this sculpture Suryakant amalgamates his nuances of sculpting giving it momentum through the application of his high gloss enamel finish. This untitled sculpture lures the viewer to rest and float with the mermaid in her quicksilver lake of solace. He creates a surface where all inhibitions and constraints are undone, permitting the mind to get 36 drenched in lucid rest. The facial features of the resting protagonists is enticing and coquettish, bringing to the fore Suryakant’s sculpting ethics and discipline. SURENDRAN NAIR 37 1956
DIGAMBARI (THE SKY-CLAD): ELYSIUM (CUCKOONEBULOPOLIS) 83 x 59 in (211 x 150 cm) Oil on canvas 2010
Rs. 16,00,000 – 20,00,000 | US$ 25,806 – 32,258
Signed & Dated : On the Reverse
Exhibited Neti, Neti' at Frey Norris Gallery, San Fransisco, 2010
Provenance From an important Mumbai based corporate collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Sakshi Art Gallery.
Surendran Nair’s painting titled ‘Digambari (The Sky- Clad) Elysium (Cuckoonebulopolis) is part of his complex Cuckoonebulopolis project. The imagery is simplistically vast and arid of motifs. The lone protagonist embodied with clouds stands still in the presence of the entire universe. Which is coherently presented as stars and planets. The naked spirit of the collective clouds suspended, hovers graciously in the faraway shadow of Elysium. While it Simultaneously cast's a shadow upon the realm where it belongs. Branding this surreal would be unjustified considering the artist’s does not intend to frame his theme with inexplicable, absurd or magical intellectual perspectives. Though he does accept that his art could be viewed as marginally surreal on technical grounds. 37 MRINALINI MUKHERJEE 38 1949
UNTITLED 5x26x8in(12.7 x 66 x 20.3 cm) Bronze
Rs. 8,00,000 – 12,00,000 | US$ 12,903 – 19,355
Provenance From an important Mumbai based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Kyozan Art Gallery, Mumbai.
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39 PRAJJWAL CHOUDHURY 39 1980
TO BE CONTINUED II 72 x 72 in (182.8 x 182.8 cm) Offset print on custom made match box 2008
Rs. 1,00,000 – 2,00,000 | US$ 1,613 – 3,256
Provenance From a private Delhi collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai. a) b)
N. N. RIMZON 41 40 1957
UNTITLED 17.5 x 11.5 x 4.5 in (44.5 x 29.2 x 11.4 cm) Bronze
Rs. 1,50,000 – 2,50,000 US$ 2,419 – 4,032
Signed & Dated : Bottom Right Side
This lot is the 5th in an edition of 7
Provenance From a private Mumbai based collection, property was acquired by the present owner from India Fine Art, Mumbai.
c) d) ANISH KAPOOR 41 1954
UNTITLED a) 20.6 x 26 in (52.3 x 66 cm) b) 21 x 27.5 in (53.3 x 70 cm) c) 19.5 x 25.5 in (49.5 x 64.7 cm) d) 19.5 x 25.75 in (49.5 x 65.4 cm) Etching 40 2007
Rs. 8,00,000 – 12,00,000 | US$ 12,903 – 19,355
Signed : Bottom Right
Limited edition of 40 (set of 4)
Provenance From an important Mumbai based corporate collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Paragon Press. SONIA MEHRA CHAWLA 42 1970
PULSE MEMBRANE 48 x 60 in (122 x 152.4 cm) Mixed media on canvas 2008
Rs. 3,00,000 – 4,00,000 | US$ 4,839 – 6,452
Signed & Dated : On the Reverse 43 Provenance From a private Mumbai based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner JAGANNATH PANDA directly from the artist. 43 1970
42 UNTITLED (TRIPTYCH) 18 x 72 in (45.7 x 183 cm) Acrylic on canvas 2005
Rs. 5,00,000 – 7,00,000 | US$ 8,065 – 11,290
Signed & Dated : Bottom Left
Exhibited Recent Works by Jagannath Panda, Osborne Samuel, London, 2006.
Provenance From an important South India based collector, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Saffronart.
Jagannath Panda’s triptych acrylic on canvas creation is a daunting image of a creature on the prowl. He depicts fury through the eyes and focus through the awakened third eye which encapsulates the forces of the universe. The flow of imagery is stealthy and signifies the moment of conquering one’s prey. The importance of focus, patience and perseverance in order to achieve any task is embodied through this endeavour of Jagannath and instils a sheer force of determination into the viewer. The dissections of the panels reveal portions of a fragmented space odyssey which the artist has traversed through in order to expand his vision and craft. ARUN KUMAR H G 44 1968
44 UNTITLED 42.5 x 80 x 28 in (108 x 203.2 x 71 cm) Silver leaf on fibreglass
Rs. 12,00,000 – 16,00,000 | US$ 19,355 – 25,806
Illustrated are two views of the sculpture
Provenance From a private Kochi based corporate collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist. T. V. SANTHOSH 45 1968
ENDLESS CHAIN OF REVENGES - II Santhosh’s practise revolves around real time 48 x 72 in (122 x 183 cm) conundrums rather than anything too unrelatable. He Oil on canvas creates an image out of sheer translucent borders highlighting his nuance of creating depth to translate 2010 his final thought. With a fundamental element of photo- Rs. 25,00,000 – 35,00,000 | US$ 40,323 – 56,452 realism he also aspires and successfully imparts his creations with a hint of lightning almost presenting the Signed & Dated : On the Reverse moment of capturing the image rather than laying out Exhibited the developed image. In this oil on canvas painting WAR ZONE: Indian Contemporary Art, Artemons titled ‘Endless chain of Revenges – ll’ he presents his Contemporary, Das Kunstmuseum, Austria - 2012; protagonist in a perplexed state of mind torn between IN side India, A journey through contemporary the urge to commit an act of vengeance or to restrain in Indian Art, curated by Marco Marrone and order to avoid the cyclic after effects of the caustic Margherita Artoni, Palazzo Saluzzo, Torino and emotion called Revenge. Luce Gallery – 2010. T.V. Santhosh’s held his first solo show titled ‘One Provenance Hand Clapping/Siren’ at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai From a private Mumbai based collection, artwork in 2003. The artist has been a recipient of Kerala Lalit was acquired by the present owner from Guild Art Kala Academy State Award and the Kanoria Gallery, Mumbai. Scholarship.
45 BOSE KRISHNAMACHARI 47 1963 46 STRETCHED BODIES Born in Kerala in 1963, Bose Krishnamachari studied at Sir J.J 48 x 48 in (122 x 122 cm) School of Art, Mumbai. His creation titled ‘Stretched Bodies’ is Acrylic on canvas his version of a dream undergone by colours, mixing and merging with each other without any inhibitions and barriers. Rs. 4,00,000 – 6,00,000 Fluently the colours seep into the pores of their fellow dreamers, US$ 6,451 – 9,677 the painting could be utilized by one who intends to witness the composition of the basis upon which colours would construct Signed : On the Reverse and conceive their dream life. The ‘Bodies’ mentioned in the title Provenance suggests the artist’s drive to personify the existence of colours From a private Mumbai based collection, with mortal life capabilities to rest and thus dream and aspirate. property was acquired by the present owner Krishnamachari has had several solo exhibitions at prominent from India Fine Art, Mumbai. venues such as the British Council, Mumbai, the National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai.
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DHANANJAY SINGH 46 1977
UNTITLED 56 x 33 x 30 in (142.2 x 84 x 76.2 cm) Copper, bronze & stainless steel wire 2012
Rs. 6,00,000 – 8,00,000 US$ 9,677 – 12,903
Signed & Dated : Bottom Center
Provenance From an important Goa based corporate collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist. KRISHNARAJ CHONAT 49 1973
UNTITLED 57.5 x 65 in (146 x 165 cm) Watercolour & charcoal on paper 2008
Rs. 4,00,000 – 6,00,000 | US$ 6,451 – 9,677
Signed & Dated : Bottom Center
Provenance From an important Delhi based corporate collection, originally acquired from Gallery Ske, New Delhi.
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48 VIRAJ NAIK 48 1975
UNTITLED 60 x 48 in (152.4 x 122 cm) Oil on canvas 2008
Rs. 1,50,000 – 2,50,000 | US$ 2,419 – 4,032
Signed & Dated : Bottom Right
Provenance From an important Mumbai based corporate collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from India Fine Art, Mumbai.
DILEEP SHARMA 51 1974
DRAGON WOMAN 68 x 43 in (173 x 109 cm) Watercolour on paper 2008
Rs. 3,00,000 – 4,00,000 US$ 4,839 – 6,452
Signed & Dated : Bottom Right
Provenance From a private Mumbai collection, property was acquired by the present owner directly from the artist.
50 SUHASINI KEJRIWAL 50 1973
UNTITLED Suhasini Kejriwal’s floral based acrylic on canvas work from 48 x 72 in (122 x 183 cm) 2014 is a soothing image which organically seeps into the Acrylic on canvas viewer’s eyes. The natural and intrinsic elements of flowers get processed on a sub conscious level. She painstakingly 2014 creates a hypnotic collage of colours. A faint degree of Rs. 10,00,000 – 15,00,000 hypnosis is credited to the whirling objects she places US$ 16,129 – 24,194 subliminally hidden under the shroud of very familiar looking design pattern. In this artwork she composes the colour Signed & Dated : On the Reverse palette to expand the canvas from the edges. About the Provenance hidden play of motifs without disclosing too many of them From an important Kolkata based collection, we can observe that the sunflowers placed transform their artwork was acquired by the present owner existence when one looks closely at their centre they appear directly from the artist. as eyes peering back, pollinizing the viewer’s mind.
51 RAVINDER REDDY 52 1956
UNTITLED 85 x 55 x 83 in (216 x 139.7 x 211 cm) (not including base) Polyester, resin, fibreglass, painted and gilded
2007 - 08 52 Rs. 1,50,00,000 – 2,00,00,000 | US$ 241,935 – 322,581
Illustrated are three views of the sculpture
Exhibited Third Dimension, Mumbai: Sakshi Gallery, 7 June - 9 July 2010
India: Art Now, Ishoj, Denmark: ARKEN Museum of Modern Art, 18 August 2012 - 13 January 2013
Published India: Art Now, exhibiton catalogue, Ishoj: ARKEN Museum of Modern Art and Ostfildern: Hatje Cantz, 2013, p. 35 (illustrated)
Provenance From an important Mumbai based collection, artwork was acquired by the present owner from Saffronart.
Ravinder Reddy’s untitled polyester, resin, fibreglass, painted and gilded head sculpture from the year 2008 is quintessential with his oeuvre. The imagery formed through his sculpture proffers insights into the future; his creation is the bearer of prophetic visions. This life size sculpture enthrals and communicates with the viewer by radiating emotions though it’s elongated eyes and facial structure. The artwork has deep time based immediacy in it which conveys emotions and associations of meaning. Through this motif of the head he amalgamates time and the indigenous people who occupied and lived through it. Reddy shuttles between civilizations namely the Egyptian and the primordial Greek attributes of extreme simplification and emphasis of the frontal perspective.
Front view Back view Left view SURENDRAN NAIR 53 1956
OBVIOUSLY: THE DOCTRINE OF THE FOREST, CUCKOONEBULOPOLIS 70.5 x 47 in (179 x 119.4 cm) Oil on canvas 2009 - 10
Rs. 12,00,000 – 16,00,000 | US$ 19,355 – 25,806
Signed & Dated : On the Reverse
Provenance From an important Mumbai based banker.
This 2009 oil on canvas creation by Surendran Nair is an eccentric blend of colour, melody and instruments. His singular protagonist in ‘Obviously: The Doctrine of the Forest, Cuckoonebulopolis’ is placed in the central point of focus, intertwined and facilitating the resonance of melody through various time phases. The artist is the channel and creator, the uniform force without whom the act of creation would not be fulfilled. The motifs indicate and signify the passage of time, the ancient instruments which created acoustic vibrations gets transformed into electronic waves of reverberation. The three dimensional perspective is astonishing as he creates space and surface effortlessly, suspending the protagonist in a state of deep meditation. 53
ATUL DODIYA 54 1959
GERMAN MEASLES : KIEFER’S CELL (DYPTIC) Atul Dodiya’s enamel paint on laminate board 72 x 96 in (183 x 244 cm) creation from the year 1999 was part of his series Enamel paint on laminate board titled ‘German Measles’. This artwork was the only diptych conceived for this series and is titled ‘Kiefer's 1999 Cell’. Dodiya pays homage to German artist Anselm Rs. 60,00,000 – 80,00,000 | US$ 96,774 – 129,032 Kiefer whose work he admires. The images depicted in the left panel are reference points to some of Signed & Dated : On the Reverse Kiefer’s painting and installation creations. While the Exhibited right panel has been methodically constructed Mumbai, Sakshi Gallery, Humour on Line, 1999 under the influence of a wide range of inspirations, Tokyo, The Japan Foundation, Bombay: Labyrinth the scene of a figure donning the prisoner’s uniform Hoskote, ed., Atul Dodiya, New Delhi, 2013, p. 167 was inspired by a picture of freedom fighter Veer (illustrated) Savarkar while he was in prison. In the photograph there was a poem inscribed in Hindi on the wall. Published Dodiya keeping the thought process intact and in Humour on Line, exhibition catalogue, Mumbai, continuity translated Kiefer’s poem from German to 1999 (unpaginated) Bombay: Labyrinth/Laboratory, English. The image reference and the personal exhibition catalogue, Tokyo, 2001, p. 47 (illustrated) reference are respectively justified. Since the R. Hoskote, ed., Atul Dodiya, New Delhi, 2013, p. German artist didn’t like being photographed 167 (illustrated) Dodiya refrained from creating a portrait of the artist Provenance continuing the mystery surrounding him, leaving the From an important Delhi based collection, artwork identity of the figure to be informed based on the was acquired by the present owner from Christie's. viewer’s imagination. 54 Originally sold by Sakshi art gallery, Mumbai. THUKRAL & TAGRA 56 1976
UNTITLED This circular creation by Thukral and Tagra 35.5 in diameter (90 cm) demonstrates the flight in their artistic vision. The Oil on metal gleeful tonality with which it has been composed does not undermine its intricacy. Intertwined with Rs. 8,00,000 – 12,00,000 | US$ 12,903 – 19,355 elements of weightlessness the various motifs adopted elevates the thought of life being a mere Illustrated are three views of the sculpture fleeting experience. Holding on to their penchant of Exhibited hope they showcase their proficiency and Ernest Hilger Contemporary, Vienna. Nature Mort, knowledge of the expanded canvas. Perfectly Berlin. Nature Morte, Delhi merging the sphere with their extended thought without breaking the form of narration. Composing Provenance the artwork with bright colours renders it with an From an important Delhi based collection, artwork effect of illumination. The sky blue background gives was acquired by the present owner from Nature the creation a feel of infinity, a circular essence of Morte, New Delhi. transition. A blissful and delightful sight to devour.
55 55 ANJU DODIYA 1964 56
SURGE Anju Dodiya’s juggernaut painting titled ‘Surge’ brings to 45 x 97 in (114.3 x 246.4 cm) fore the rapid momentum of thoughts, desire and wants Watercolour, charcoal, soft pastel on paper generated. Throughout her journey she has maintained a steady depiction of introspective learning’s, much like the 2010 surge of waves or natural force she speaks about the surge Rs. 6,00,000 – 8,00,000 | US$ 9,677 – 12,903 of entities which arise within. Through this water colour, charcoal, soft pastel on paper work she deftly demonstrates Signed & Dated : On the Reverse the exhausting task of slaying the facets of the individual Exhibited & Published which hinders the process of evolution. The artist is well Anju Dodiya: Face-off (After Kuniyoshi), Galerie acquainted with various roots which nourish these emotions Daniel Templon, Paris, 2010. and therefore represents them with diabolical claw like roots. The colour composition she adheres by enhances the Provenance overall effect of the internal inferno. Hereby creating a From an important Bengaluru base collection, platform where the viewer not only absorbs what she strives artwork was acquired by the present owner to communicate but also gains courage to wage a war from Saffronart. against the surge which must be curbed and assaulted.
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