A finely carved, serene
11th Century Head of a Jina
from Central India is a perfect foil to the riotous hues of
La Terre
, a stunning Abstract Expressionist composition by Modern Indian master S.H. Raza created in 1980. Its warm colors are inspired by the jewel tones of Indian miniature paintings.
Sayed Haider Raza, La Terre, 1980. Estimate $500–000–700,000.
A Polished Sandstone Head of a Jina Western India, 12th/13th Century. Estimate $30,000–50,000.
A Polished Sandstone Head of a Jina Western India, 12th/13th Century. Estimate $30,000–50,000.
An elegant and perfectly proportioned
Khmer female torso
from the 11th century joins artist
Bikash Bhattacharjee's brilliantly constructed depiction of Calcutta's rooftops
from 1964. Both are characterized by a timeless beauty.
Bikash Bhattacharjee, Untitled (Rooftops), 1964. Estimate $70,000–90,000.
A Sandstone Torso of a Goddess Khmer, Angkhor period, Baphuoun style, circa 11th Century. Estimate $30,000–50,000.
A Sandstone Torso of a Goddess Khmer, Angkhor period, Baphuoun style, circa 11th Century. Estimate $30,000–50,000.
Sculptor
Somnath Hore's haunting and poignant depiction of a lone, standing figure
is seen in the company of Philip Guston’s gestural painting Dark Form. Created by artists from two very different continents and cultures, both works are existential reflections.
Somnath Hore, Untitled (Man), 1982. Estimate $15,000–20,000.
The movement and dynamism of a 17th-century Tibetan gilt bronze sculptural group is echoed in the fluid motion of Roberto Matta’s Untitled, which serves as a dynamic backdrop.
A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Yamantaka Vajrabhairava and Vajravetali Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones Tibet, 17th/18th Century. Estimate $80,000–120,000.
A Gilt-Bronze Figure of Yamantaka Vajrabhairava and Vajravetali Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones Tibet, 17th/18th Century. Estimate $80,000–120,000.
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The minimalist lines of Somnath Hore's sculpture
Baul with Ektara
are complemented by the spare, perspectival geometry of Mark Grotjahn’s Untitled (French Grey Fan 10-90% Butterfly with Warm Grey 90% Between #715).
Somnath Hore, Untitled (Baul with Iktara). Estimate $15,000–20,000.
This 15th/ 16th century granite sculpture of the Goddess Uma from South India with its strong, bold presence is a focal point in the room and immediately draws the attention of the viewer.
A Granite Figure Depicting Umasouthern India, 15th / 16th Century. Estimate $8,000–12,000.
The sharp-lined Minimalism of John McLaughlin’s No. 10 finds a perfect complement in George Nakashima’s iconic Straight Backed Chair. Both stand out as a contrast to the soft tones of this room.
Rather than living in museum-like environments with a single prevailing style, many of today’s collectors have embraced eclecticism, filling their homes with works of art from across centuries and continents. Contemporary interiors are layered, reflecting the diverse interests of their inhabitants, who might juxtapose Abstract Expressionist paintings with Chinese furniture, or present an array of African objects on a Louis XVI console, or as our specialists Anu Ghosh-Mazumdar and Eric Shiner have done, pairing Indian works of art with paintings by contemporary artists. Click ahead to see their selections styled in dynamic interiors.