Maqbool Fida Husain

Acquired directly from the artist, Tokyo, circa early 1960s

Thence by descent

Lots 141 and 143 were acquired while the artist was in Tokyo for an exhibition of his works circa early 1960s. He stayed with a local family and required a loan to cover his traveling expenses and to purchase art materials in Japan. In return, Husain left the family two paintings and said he would return for them one day and pay back the loan. In the end, Husain did not return and the paintings have remained in the same family collection ever since.