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SAYED HAIDER RAZA | Ganesh
估價
1,500,000 - 2,000,000 INR
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描述
- Sayed Haider Raza
- Ganesh
- Signed and dated ‘RAZA ‘07’ lower right and further signed, dated, titled and inscribed ‘RAZA / “Ganesh” / 2007 / 30x30cm. / Acrylic on canvas’ and titled in Devanagari on reverse
- Acrylic on canvas
- 29.9 x 29.9 cm. (11 ¾ x 11 ¾ in.)
- Painted in 2007
來源
Acquired directly from the artist, 2007
Acquired from the above, 2018
Acquired from the above, 2018
Condition
Fibres from artist's brush embedded in paint layer but this is inherent. The canvas is undulated and there is light wear across the surface. Faint stretcher mark visible notably in upper left and right corners. This work is in very good overall condition, as viewed.
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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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
拍品資料及來源
Colour has always been a dominant component of Sayed Haider Raza’s work. The bright and elemental hues of orange, ochres and yellows in this work signify fire, earth and the sun, exemplifying Raza's concern with nature and the cosmos. These references are an attractive and distinctive feature of his later paintings. By the mid-1980s, Raza's work had transformed dramatically into purely abstract and orderly geometric compositions. Yet this painting is devoid of the multitude of geometric shapes which pervaded his later canvases. Here, Raza plays on the popular characterisation of the elephant god Ganesha. Despite the minimalist lines, the stylish silhouette is still noticeable. One of the most popular and well-known Hindu deities, Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles, a harbinger of success, new beginnings and wisdom. This is the reason why his image can be found in so many homes. This painting was specially made for the previous owner who commissioned it, making this an atypical yet exceptional example from Raza's oeuvre.