Lot 6
  • 6

Sailoz Mookherjea (1907 - 1960)

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Sailoz Mookherjea
  • Hill Fair
  • Signed 'Sailoz' lower right and inscribed 'ALL INDIA FINE ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIETY/ ARTIST SAILOZ MOOKHERJEA/ NEW DELHI/ TITLE "HILL FAIR"/ oil colour' on reverse

    Executed in the 1940s

  • Oil on card
  • 15 by 20 in. (38 by 51cm.)

Condition

Five pinholes in upper left corner; small perforation (.4cm) beneath and nail hole lower left. Paper slightly frayed along edges in brackets hidden behind frame. A two inch tear in center upper edge of paper. Scattered speckles of white household paint in several areas of painting not visible in catalogue illustration. Board slightly wavy, and would benefit from cleaning and conservation.
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.