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JAMINI ROY | Untitled (Krishna with Gopis)
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Jamini Roy
- Untitled (Krishna with Gopis)
- Signed in Bengali lower right and bearing Chemould framers label on reverse
- Tempera on cloth laid on cardboard
- 14 x 28ΒΌ in. (35.6 x 71.7 cm.)
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist in Calcutta circa late 1960s- early 1970s
Exhibited
Florida, University Gallery, Jamini Roy & Bengali Folk Art, curated by Roy C. Craven, 19 March - 25 April 1971
Condition
There are frame abrasions along the edges. Scattered spots of wear and losses in the work especially along the edges and the blue border, near the legs of the figures and the right cheek of Krishna. Three pin-sized holes on the top right corner are visible only upon very close inspection. Colors are brighter in reality, especially the blues. It has not been inspected outside its frame.
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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.
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.