Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art
Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art
Property from the Surya Collection, Mrs. Ute Rettberg
Appukuttan Achary
Reclining No. 2
Auction Closed
October 26, 03:08 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property from the Surya Collection, Mrs. Ute Rettberg
Appukuttan Achary
1925 - 1997
Reclining No. 2
Wood
Signed 'Appu' on reverse
24.1 x 34 x 11.7 cm. (9 ½ x 13 ⅜ x 4 ⅝ in.) including base
Executed circa 1981
Acquired directly from the artist in Bangalore, 1981
Born in Trivandrum, South India, to a family of artists, carvers and sculptors, Kesavan Appukuttan Achary studied at the RamaVarma Institute of Drawing and Painting in Trivandrum. In 1958, he went on to join the Goverment of India Regional Design and Technical Development Centre. Throughout his life he participated in multiple one-man shows, group exhibitions and won many accolades, both at home and abroad. In lots 65 and 66, Achary explores sinuous forms with smooth, sensuous lines. These sculptures showcase the natural beauty of Achary's raw materials and are testament to his sculpting prowess.