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Jogen Chowdhury
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Jogen Chowdhury
- Untitled (Sunflower with Two Hands)
- Signed and inscribed 'Jogen / Madras' lower left and dated '12.6.70' lower centre and further signed and dated in Bengali lower right
- Charcoal and graphite on paper
- 35.7 x 37.1 cm. (14 x 14 ½ in.)
- Executed in 1970
Provenance
Acquired directly from Chester and Davida Herwitz
Exhibited
New York, Grey Art Gallery and Study Center, Contemporary Indian Art from the Chester and Davida Herwitz Family Collection, December - January 1986
Literature
T. Sokolowski, Contemporary Indian Art from the Chester and Davida Herwitz Family Collection, Grey Art Gallery and Study Center, New York, illustration p. 74
Condition
There are small spots of foxing and yellowing due to age. Creases are visible in the lower right corner, lower left corner and along the right edge. There is a small water spot on the reverse not visible from the front. Other coloured pastels are present particularly in the upper right quadrant which appear to be inherent. This work is in good overall condition, as viewed.
This work is sold unframed.
"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."