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B. Prabha
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- B. Prabha
- Untitled (Two ladies)
- Signed 'B. PRABHA' indistinctly, lower right
Bearing Bombay Art Society label on reverse
- Oil on board
- 56.2 x 99.3 cm. (22 ⅛ x 39 ⅛ in.)
- Painted 1957
Provenance
Dölf Amacker went to India circa 1948, shortly after Independence and worked there as a young engineer. This work was acquired during his stay, between 1948-1961.
Exhibited
The Bombay Art Society, circa 1957
Condition
There are ten pinsized holes along the edges and the lower left corner. Cracking to pigment and paint loss throughout the surface mostly visible in the black paint. A yellow accretion is also present in the left centre.
"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."