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Jamini Roy
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Jamini Roy
- Santal Couple
- Signed in Bengali lower right
- Tempera on card
- 61 by 26.6 cm. (24 by 10½ in.)
Provenance
Gift from John Irwin in 1953.
Exhibited
Victoria and Albert Museum, Indian Section Galleries, 1953-1956.
Literature
Bishnu Dey and John Irwin, Jamini Roy, Calcutta, 1944
W.G. Archer, India and Modern Art, London, 1959, pl.41
Condition
paint shrinkage particularly to lower left corner, creases and further paint shrinkage to left section running diagonally across leg and vertically down body of male figure, visible in catalogue illustration, rubbing and losses to edges, colours stronger in reality, as viewed
"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
According to the Archers' records this work was produced in 1934.