Lot 20
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PRODOSH DAS GUPTA | Egg Bride

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Prodosh Das Gupta
  • Egg Bride
  • Signed, dated and editioned '2/5 P. Das Gupta 1973' on one side Edition 2/5 
  • Bronze 
  • 17 ¼ x 9 ¾ x 12 in. (43.8 x 24.7 x 30.4 cm.) Wooden base: 2 x 13 x 14 in.
  • Executed in 1973

Provenance

Lyon & Turnbull, Scotland, 17 January 2018, lot 108A

Literature

R. Chawla, Symbolism and Geometry in Indian Art, National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, 1998, unpaginated (edition not recorded)
P. N. Mago, Contemporary Art In India: A Perspective, National Book Trust, India, 2000, illustration p. 91 (edition not recorded)
V.K. Jain, Prodosh Das Gupta: Sculptures & Drawings, Kumar Gallery P. Ltd., New Delhi, 2008, illustration p. 74-75

Condition

Irregularities across the surface of the artwork are inherent to the artistic process. There is scattered wear and pitting along with variations to the patina, all consistent with the age and medium.This work is in good overall condition, as viewed.
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