Lot 537
  • 537

J. Sultan Ali

Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • J. Sultan Ali
  • The First Sin
  • Signed in Devanagari and signed and dated 'SULTAN ALI'65' lower left and further signed, titled and inscribed 'J.SULTAN ALI / THE FIRST SIN / 81 X 137 cm / OIL' and bearing Lalit Kala Akademi National Exhibition of Art -1965 label on reverse 
  • Oil on canvas 
  • 32 x 54⅛ in. (81.5 x 137.5 cm.)
  • Painted in 1965

Exhibited

New Delhi, Lalit Kala Akademi, National Exhibition of Art, 1965

Condition

Craquelere and very minute associated losses in the work, particularly in areas of impasto is consistent with the medium and age.There is slight undulation in the lower bottom of the work. A small surface irregularity along the top right edge seems inherent. In overall good condition, as viewed.
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