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Krishen Khanna (b. 1925)
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Description
- Krishen Khanna
- An Incident at Supper
- Signed, dated and inscribed 'KRISHEN KHANNA/ Krishen Khanna/ oil on canvas/ "An incident at Supper" Mumbai Apr. 2004' on reverse
- Oil on canvas
- 30 by 20 in. (76.2 by 50.8 cm.)
Condition
in good condition, minor abrasions to top right edge of canvas possibly from stretcher bar, very minor paint shrinkage to tip of his beard, minor surface dirt lower left corner, colors slightly stronger and darker in reality, as viewed
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Khanna's Christ cycle was not concerned with religious significance. Instead this group of paintings was a reflection of the social and political issues facing modern India; the paintings represented the betrayal and persecution witnessed during Partition, the Bangladesh war and the period of Emergency. Khanna's 'Christ ... is neither the healing Christ, the divine worker of miracles or the haloed Son of God but the persecuted figure within an oppressive system.' (Gayatri Sinha, Krishen Khanna, The Embrace of Love, Ahmedabad, 2005, p.18).