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A. BALASUBRAMANIAM | Untitled (Diptych)
Estimate
1,200,000 - 1,500,000 INR
bidding is closed
Description
- A. Balasubramaniam
- Untitled (Diptych)
- Signed and dated 'A Balasubramaniam 2001' on reverse
- Screenprint with metallic pigment on paper laid on board
- 38.1 x 81.3 cm. (15 x 32 in.)
- Executed in 2001
Provenance
Saffronart, 3-4 September 2008, lot 14
Condition
Small losses and accretions are visible throughout. Slight undulations and creases to the paper. Minor staining, discolouration and light scratches are also apparent. Dust is visible on the surface and there is evidence of mould, most notably in the upper right corner. Slight wear to the edges and corners. Foxing, tape, tape marks, tears, losses, pinholes, discolouration and accretions are present on the backboards. The work is in good overall condition, as viewed, but would benefit from a light clean.
"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
‘Balasubramaniam has continued to challenge and defy our limits of perception, understanding of material, and experience of space. The phenomena created by him reveal the omnipresent but invisible, the strong yet unnoticed, the essential yet overlooked. An encounter with his works reveals not just the world surrounding us but also the self within. Often casting himself as the subject and the creator, Bala allows the viewer to transgress the boundaries between elements, as they connect and converge into one another, questioning the very nature of reality. Formally trained in painting and printmaking and self-taught as a sculptor, he continues to resist simple categorization while demonstrating a versatility and inventiveness with materials, creating an incredible range of artistic expression.’ (D. Talwar, ‘The Art of Nothingness’, (IN)Between, New York and New Delhi, 2009, unpaginated)