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Bhupen Khakhar
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Bhupen Khakhar
- Untitled (Portrait of Howard Hodgkin)
- Signed in Gujarati lower right
- Watercolour on paper
- 36 x 25 cm. (14 ⅛ x 9 ⅞ in.)
- Painted circa 1984
Provenance
"Nick and I met Bhupen in 1981 when we were making our film with Howard Hodgkin in India. Filming is always a stressful business, but this one hissed with tension. Then Howard proposed a visit to Bhupen. Inside that cool white house of the painter, Bhupen's air of gentle teasing merriment stroked all our ruffled psyches and rumpled egos back into place. We happily filmed while Bhupen and Howard chuckled about their mutually agreed challenge, to paint a truly erotic picture. Later, enchanted by Bhupen, we returned in 1982 to make a film with him in his provincial town that seethed with the subjects he loved to paint. And then, Bhupen came to stay with us and our young children in our house on the edge of Blackheath in 1984. When he left, he gave us this painting. It took us a little while to appreciate that its subject is a portrait of the artist who, by proving such a tough nut to crack, filmwise, wonderfully brought Bhupen, Nick and me together." - Mrs. Judy Gifford, September 2017
Condition
Small spots of foxing are present throughout, and the paper has slightly yellowed due to age. There are also two glue stains present at the back of the work. This drawing is in very good overall condition, as viewed.
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"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
Nick and Judy Marle Gifford are film-makers who were commissioned to make Howard Hodgkin in Conversation with David Sylvester (1982) and Messages from Bhupen Khakhar (1983) for the Arts Council.