Bikash Bhattacharjee
Untitled (Rooftops) , 1963 (Painted)
Lot #5 |
2018-03-19 |
Sotheby's, New York
Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art
Category:
Works on Paper
Estimate:
USD 10,000 - 15,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: N09829
Auction name: Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2018-03-19
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
Medium: Login to view
Dimensions: 20â…ž x 13â…ž in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
53.2
Width In Centimeters:
35.3
Height In Inches:
20.875
Width In Inches:
13.875
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Year notes: Painted in 1963.
Provenance
Gifted by the artist in Calcutta on 7 July 1973 Condition There are very minor spots of foxing in the work, mostly visible along the right edge, above the center. Undulation to paper is inherent to the medium. This work is in good condition, as viewed. It has not been inspected outside its frame. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalog summary
Bikash Bhattacharjee Untitled (Rooftops) Signed and dated 'Bikash' 63' lower right and further signed, dated and inscribed in Bengali on reverseBearing a Chemould framers label on reverse Watercolor on paper 20â…ž x 13â…ž in. (53.2 x 35.3 cm.) Painted in 1963 Provenance Gifted by the artist in Calcutta on 7 July 1973 Condition There are very minor spots of foxing in the work, mostly visible along the right edge, above the center. Undulation to paper is inherent to the medium. This work is in good condition, as viewed. It has not been inspected outside its frame. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.