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Shiavax Chavda (1914-1990)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Shiavax Chavda
- Two works on paper
Each signed and dated in Devanagari upper right
- Watercolor on paper
- 12 3/4 by 15 1/4 in. (32.2 by 38.5 cm); 17 3/8 by 13 1/4 in. (44 by 33.5 cm)
Condition
Group of musicians: Fair overall condition. Old tears in lower right corner and center of the lower edge appear to have previously been restored and lightly inpainted. Colors more muted than in catalogue illustration.
Music player: Good overall condition. Page appears to be lightly discolored due to age.
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.
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
Shiavax Chavda joined the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai in 1930, before leaving for Europe to continue his studies. In the late 1930s, Chavda worked alongside Leon Bakst and Picasso, designing the sets for the Diaghelev Ballet in Paris. Chavda had his first solo exhibition in Mumbai in 1945 and thereafter in Indonesia, Singapore, London, Paris and Switzerland. His works have also been featured in the UNESCO International exhibition (1946) and the Salon de Mai (1951). Between 1956-63, he exhibited with the Bombay Group. A retrospective of his work was held at the Jehangir Art Gallery in 1993. Chavda died in 1990.