Details

Provenance

Purchased from the artist in 1956

Literature

W.G. Archer, India and Modern Art , London, 1959, pl.57 Condition A few minor stains to lower back and buttocks, otherwise canvas in overall good condition. Colours of original slightly brighter than catalogue illustration, as viewed. "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." Catalogue Note This work was commissioned from the artist by W.G. Archer in 1955. For a smaller version dated c.1943 in the collection of Hilda Naidoo, Colombo, see Marg, I, no.2, 1947, p.66.

Catalog summary

George Keyt Prema Signed 'G Keyt/ 56' and inscribed in Devanagari 'Prema' on reverse Oil on canvas 86.4 by 42 cm. (34 by 16½ in.) Provenance Purchased from the artist in 1956 Literature W.G. Archer, India and Modern Art , London, 1959, pl.57 Condition A few minor stains to lower back and buttocks, otherwise canvas in overall good condition. Colours of original slightly brighter than catalogue illustration, as viewed. "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." Catalogue Note This work was commissioned from the artist by W.G. Archer in 1955. For a smaller version dated c.1943 in the collection of Hilda Naidoo, Colombo, see Marg, I, no.2, 1947, p.66.