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Maqbool Fida Husain
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Maqbool Fida Husain
- Chandramukhi to Chandni Bar
- Signed, and dated upper left 'Husain / 002' and inscribed upper right ' Chandramukhi / to / Chandni Bar'
- Acrylic on canvas
- 182.5 by 122 cm. (71 ⅞ by 48 in.)
- Painted in 2002
Provenance
Acquired from Vadehra Art Gallery, circa 2002
Condition
The painting is in good overall condition, as viewed. There are very minor accretions scattered throughout the surface.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Husain was inspired to create a series of works featuring his muse, Madhuri Dixit, after seeing the film Devdas in 2003. Chandramukhi was the tragic heroine of the film, who played the courtesan lover of the title character.