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PRODOSH DAS GUPTA | Egg Bride
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Prodosh Das Gupta
- Egg Bride
- Signed, dated and editioned '2/5 P. Das Gupta 1973' on one side Edition 2/5
- Bronze
- 17 ¼ x 9 ¾ x 12 in. (43.8 x 24.7 x 30.4 cm.) Wooden base: 2 x 13 x 14 in.
- Executed in 1973
Provenance
Lyon & Turnbull, Scotland, 17 January 2018, lot 108A
Literature
R. Chawla, Symbolism and Geometry in Indian Art, National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, 1998, unpaginated (edition not recorded)
P. N. Mago, Contemporary Art In India: A Perspective, National Book Trust, India, 2000, illustration p. 91 (edition not recorded)
V.K. Jain, Prodosh Das Gupta: Sculptures & Drawings, Kumar Gallery P. Ltd., New Delhi, 2008, illustration p. 74-75
P. N. Mago, Contemporary Art In India: A Perspective, National Book Trust, India, 2000, illustration p. 91 (edition not recorded)
V.K. Jain, Prodosh Das Gupta: Sculptures & Drawings, Kumar Gallery P. Ltd., New Delhi, 2008, illustration p. 74-75
Condition
Irregularities across the surface of the artwork are inherent to the artistic process. There is scattered wear and pitting along with variations to the patina, all consistent with the age and medium.This work is in good overall condition, as viewed.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.