Lot 28
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J. SULTAN ALI | Untitled (Malyagiri)

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • J. Sultan Ali
  • Untitled (Malyagiri)
  • Signed in Devanagari and further signed and dated 'Sultan Ali 1971' lower left 
  • Ink on paper laid on card
  • 21½ x 29½ in. (54.6 x 75 cm.)
  • Executed in 1971

Provenance

Acquired in India circa 1960s by Prof. Derek Davenport
Purchased from the estate of the above in July 2017
Derek A. Davenport was Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Purdue University, West Lafayette in Indiana. A stalwart in the field of education, he traveled extensively throughout the world, including India where he spent two sabbaticals overseas helping to establish the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur.

Condition

There is a minor undulation to the surface in the center left by the hand of the figure. Small stains to the paper are visible upon very close scrutiny. This work is in overall good condition, as viewed. It has not been inspected outside its frame.
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.
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