Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art

Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art

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Property from a Private New York State Collection

Krishnaji Howlaji Ara

Untitled (Governor General’s Bodyguards)

Auction Closed

March 26, 06:06 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Property from a Private New York State Collection

Krishnaji Howlaji Ara

1914 - 1985

Untitled (Governor General’s Bodyguards)


Oil on canvas laid on plywood

Signed and dated '1947 ARA' lower right and further bearing Chemould Gallery label on reverse

23 ¾ x 17 ½ in. (60.3 x 44.5 cm.)

Painted in 1947

Acquired in India

Thence by descent

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