Lot 42
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ABDULRAHIM APABHAI ALMELKAR | Sorting the Fish

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • Abdulrahim Apabhai Almelkar
  • Sorting the Fish
  • Signed and dated 'AA Almelkar / 1955' lower right and further signed, dated, titled and inscribed 'MALABAR / "SORTING THE FISH" / BY / A.A. ALMELKAR / Rs. 150 / 1955' on reverse 
  • Gouache and ink on cardboard
  • 9⅝ x 12⅛ in. (24.8 x 31 cm.)
  • Painted in 1955

Provenance

Acquired from Taj Art Gallery, Bombay in late 1980s

Condition

There is slight undulation to the card, with wear and minor associated losses, particularly along the edges. This work is in overall good condition, as viewed. The colors are brighter in reality.
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