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Rasik Durgashanker Raval (1928-1980)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Rasik Durgashanker Raval
- Untitled (Women with Deer)
- Signed 'RAVAL' upper left
- Watercolor on paper
- 19 1/2 by 15 3/4 in. (49.5 by 40 cm)
Condition
Good overall condition. Light creasing to upper right and lower left corners. Painting appears slightly more yellowed than in catalogue illustration.
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.
Catalogue Note
Born in Gujarat in 1928, Rasik Durgashanker Raval studied at the Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai, where he received a competitive scholarship in mural painting. The fisherwomen, tribal dancers, fruit sellers, birds and animals in Raval's work are highly reminiscent of the cave paintings at Bhimbetka and the Warli painters of Maharasthra, and reveal the epic styling learnt while a student of murals. Raval was awarded the Bombay Art Society Award in 1952; the National Award from the Lalit Kala Akademi in 1955; and the Academy of Fine Arts Award of Calcutta in 1957.