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Ganesh Pyne (b.1937)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ganesh Pyne
- Untitled
- Signed and dated in Bengali lower right
- Conte on paper
- 16 by 16 in. (40.6 by 40.6 cm)
Condition
Good overall condition. Light foxing throughout. Fain, half inch crease in page lower left corner.
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
Flautists and folk musicians, executed in his signature style of mixed media, are recurring meditations for Ganesh Pyne. Known for the dreamlike and theatrical quality of his work, Pyne's early influences included the lyrical compositions of the Bengal School, and particularly the brothers Abanindranath and Gagendranath Tagore, whose artwork played a fundamental role in the visual culture of early 20th century Bengal.
The artist explains: "Daily life is too small; it has to be made richer by things that are not normally available in experience. While I'm working, a man suddenly comes into the picture, demands to be housed, and things change shape," (rpt. Hoskote, Ganesh Pyne: A Pilgrim in the Dominion of Shadows, Kolkata, 2005, p. 18).