Laxman Pai 1926 - 2021 Untitled (Two Women) Watercolour on paper Signed in Devanagari and signed and indistinctly dated 'PAi - 54.' lower right Further signed in Devanagari and signed and inscribed À Monsieur Yves Sjöberg / Souvenir de l’exposition à Paris - Fèv. 1955 - / Laxman Pai’ on the mount 32.8 x 22.4 cm. (12 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.) Painted circa 1954
Property from a Private Collection, Paris Laxman Pai 1926 - 2021 Untitled (Landscape) Oil on board Signed in Devanagari and signed, dated and inscribed ‘Laxman Pai / London 3/59’ lower left 60.9 x 38.2 cm. (24 x 15 in.) Painted in 1959
Property from a Private Collection, Paris Laxman Pai 1926 - 2021 Untitled Oil on board Signed in Devanagari and signed, dated and inscribed ‘Laxman Pai / London 1/59’ lower right 61.1 x 38 cm. (24 x 15 in.) Painted in 1959
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LAXMAN PAI, UNTITLED 1970, SIGNED & DATED LAXMAN PAI 3/70 ON LOWER RIGHT, OIL ON CANVAS 24 x 24 inches Provenance: Acquired Directly Through The Artist Acquired Via Dhoomimal Gallery Circa 2020
Laxman Pai (1926-2021) Shining Valley signed 'Laxman Pai' in Devanagiri and English and dated '65; further inscribed title, size and medium verso oil on canvas, framed 100 x 65cm (39 3/8 x 25 9/16in).
'Three faces', signed and dated 'Laxman Pai / 1976' (upper right); titled, signed and dated again (on the reverse), oil on canvas, 98x126 cm, , Provenance:-With Dhoomimal Gallery (DMG) Delhi (remnants of a label attached on the reverse), Laxman Pai was born in 1926 in Margao, Goa. He studied art at the Sir J.J. School of Art in Mumbai from 1943 to 1947. He was awarded the prestigious Mayo medal. His canvases are densely populated with nature in all her moods, and his human characters are always depicted in relation with their environment. All of Pai's art is a reflection of his impressions and it is free from any commentary. Most of his work is based on chance encounters and experiences that have left a mark on his mind be it good or evil. His earlier paintings borrowed generously from ancient Egyptian sculptures with bodies that were portrayed front on with the faces in profile. The vibrant hues that are so characteristic of his art got bolder and brighter with each painting reminiscent of the miniatures of early Indian art, Pai has created a body of work that is as diverse and colourful as life itself. For him, all beauty in its myriad manifestations was an unending source of inspiration. And it is this natural beauty that became the prism through which he explored a supreme spiritual consciousness in his works. For him, art was pure spiritual expression, fired by the soul, untouched by ideology and commentary of any kind. Laxman Pai has had over a hundred solo exhibitions, of these nine have been in Paris where he worked for 10 years (1951-61). His other exhibitions have been in London, Munich, Stuttgart, Bremen, New York, San Francisco, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, New Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta and Goa. He has also participated in Bribable San Paulo, Brazil. Laxman Pai has been a recipient of three Lalit Kala national awards (1961, 1963 & 1972). He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri by the government of India in 1985.Source: www.dhoomimalgallery.art
Laxman Pai. India/France. Watercolor and ink painting of a surrealist composition. Signed and dated '74 lower right. Matted. Sheet size: 15 x 19.5in. Overall: 16 x 20in. Slight toning. Acquired from Gallerie Taj Caribe, New York Thence by descent Gallerie Taj Caribe was opened in 1973 with a mission to introduce and showcase Indian and Haitian artists and fine arts to the Greater New York art community. Renamed to Gallery One in 1974, the privately owned gallery remained in business until mid 1976 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Laxman Pai. India/France. 1974. Figural abstract watercolor and ink painting. Signed and dated lower center. Matted. Sheet size: 19.5 x 15in. Toning to edges under mat. Acquired from Gallerie Taj Caribe, New York Thence by descent Gallerie Taj Caribe was opened in 1973 with a mission to introduce and showcase Indian and Haitian artists and fine arts to the Greater New York art community. Renamed to Gallery One in 1974, the privately owned gallery remained in business until mid 1976 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Laxman Pai. India/France. 1966. Abstract in and watercolor painting of figures, one with a star of David. Signed and dated lower right. Sheet size: 20 x 27in. Stamped on reverse. One corner worn and slightly bent, some water stains at edges. Acquired from Gallerie Taj Caribe, New York Thence by descent Gallerie Taj Caribe was opened in 1973 with a mission to introduce and showcase Indian and Haitian artists and fine arts to the Greater New York art community. Renamed to Gallery One in 1974, the privately owned gallery remained in business until mid 1976 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Laxman Pai. India/France. Watercolor and ink painting of a woman in colorful headdress with flowers in her hair. Signed and dated '74 lower left. Sheet size: 15 x 19.5in. Toning at edges. Acquired from Gallerie Taj Caribe, New York Thence by descent Gallerie Taj Caribe was opened in 1973 with a mission to introduce and showcase Indian and Haitian artists and fine arts to the Greater New York art community. Renamed to Gallery One in 1974, the privately owned gallery remained in business until mid 1976 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Laxman Pai. India/France. "Peacock Feather". 1973 Surrealist composition with figural mouths and lines imitating a feather. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated '73 near center. Framed. Sight: 20 x 50in. Overall: 20.5 x 51.5in. Small paint flake near center of top edge. Acquired from Gallerie Taj Caribe, New York Thence by descent Gallerie Taj Caribe was opened in 1973 with a mission to introduce and showcase Indian and Haitian artists and fine arts to the Greater New York art community. Renamed to Gallery One in 1974, the privately owned gallery remained in business until mid 1976 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Laxman Pai 1926 - 2021 Untitled (Goan Village) Gouache, pen and Indian ink on paper Signed in Devanagari and signed and dated 'PAI - 54.' lower right Bearing Grosvenor Gallery label on reverse of mount 22.3 x 32.2 cm. (8 ¾ x 12 ⅝ in.) Executed in 1954
Laxman Pai. India/France. 1974. Surrealist painting of a half figure with face depicted on the torso and a head with birds in a tree. Watercolor and ink on paper. Signed and dated lower left. Sight: 16 x 12in. Overall: 20 x 16in. Acquired from Gallerie Taj Caribe, New York Thence by descent Gallerie Taj Caribe was opened in 1973 with a mission to introduce and showcase Indian and Haitian artists and fine arts to the Greater New York art community. Renamed to Gallery One in 1974, the privately owned gallery remained in business until mid 1976 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Laxman Pai. India/France. 1974. Surrealist watercolor painting of two women's faces. Watercolor and ink on paper. Signed and dated lower right. Sight: 17.25 x 11.25in. Overall: 24 x 18in. Acquired from Gallerie Taj Caribe, New York Thence by descent Gallerie Taj Caribe was opened in 1973 with a mission to introduce and showcase Indian and Haitian artists and fine arts to the Greater New York art community. Renamed to Gallery One in 1974, the privately owned gallery remained in business until mid 1976 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Laxman Pai. India/France. 1974. Watercolor painting of a woman brushing her hair. Watercolor and ink on paper. Signed and dated lower right. Matted. Sight: 17.25 x 11.25in. Overall: 24 x 18in. Acquired from Gallerie Taj Caribe, New York Thence by descent Gallerie Taj Caribe was opened in 1973 with a mission to introduce and showcase Indian and Haitian artists and fine arts to the Greater New York art community. Renamed to Gallery One in 1974, the privately owned gallery remained in business until mid 1976 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Laxman Pai. India/France. "Arrows". 1971. Surrealist scene of a figure with stars, arrows, and hands. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed and dated lower right. Signed and dated on reverse. Inscribed on reverse: "A-102 Defence Colony / New Delhi." Sight: 32 x 32in. Overall: 32.5 x 32.5in. Acquired from Gallerie Taj Caribe, New York Thence by descent Gallerie Taj Caribe was opened in 1973 with a mission to introduce and showcase Indian and Haitian artists and fine arts to the Greater New York art community. Renamed to Gallery One in 1974, the privately owned gallery remained in business until mid 1976 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Laxman Pai. India/France. "Kashmir Girl". 1970. Image of a young Kashmiri woman against a mountainous landscape. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed and dated lower left. Signed and titled on reverse. Some cracking and minor paint loss in white area near center. Sight: 14 x 20in. Overall: 14.5 x 22in. Acquired from Gallerie Taj Caribe, New York Thence by descent Gallerie Taj Caribe was opened in 1973 with a mission to introduce and showcase Indian and Haitian artists and fine arts to the Greater New York art community. Renamed to Gallery One in 1974, the privately owned gallery remained in business until mid 1976 on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Laxman Pai (Indian, 1926 - 2021) Universe oil on canvas signed in devanagari and signed and dated 'Laxman Pai 70' (lower left), and further signed, dated, titled and inscribed ' ""UNIVERSE"" / OIL 1970 (27""x31"") / by / LAXMAN PAI' on reverse executed in 1970 65.2 x 75.2 cm Provenance: Property from the Surya Collection, Mrs. Ute Rettberg
22 - LAXMAN PAI (1926 - 2021) Sans titre, 1957 Eau-forte sur papier, signée, datée, numérotée en bas à droite, justifiée épreuve d'artiste et dédicacée en bas à gauche Etching on paper, signed, dated, numbered lower right, justified artist's proof and dedicated lower left 14.5 x 23 cm (feuille 24.5 x 32.5 cm) 5 45/64 x 9 1/16 in. (sheet 9 41/64 x 12 51/64 in.) PROVENANCE Collection privée, Paris
21 - LAXMAN PAI (1926 - 2021) Quatre profils, 1987 Encre sur papier, signée, datée et dédicacée en bas à droite Ink on paper, signed, dated and dedicated lower right 38 x 56 cm 14 61/64 x 21 21/32 in. PROVENANCE Collection privée, Paris
20 - LAXMAN PAI (1926 - 2021) Portrait de femme, 1995 Encre et aquarelle sur papier, signée, datée et dédicacée en bas à droite Ink and watercolour on paper, signed, dated and dedicated lower right 38 x 56 cm 14 61/64 x 21 21/32 in. PROVENANCE Collection privée, Paris
19 - LAXMAN PAI (1926 - 2021) Amants, 1994 Encre et aquarelle sur papier, signée, datée et dédicacée en bas à droite Ink and watercolour on paper, signed, dated and dedicated lower right 38 x 55.5 cm 14 61/64 x 21 27/32 in. PROVENANCE Collection privée, Paris
18 - LAXMAN PAI (1926 - 2021) Portrait au bouquet, 1995 Encre et aquarelle sur papier, signée, datée et dédicacée en bas à droite Ink and watercolour on paper, signed, dated and dedicated lower right 38 x 56 cm 14 61/64 x 21 21/32 in. PROVENANCE Collection privée, Paris
17 - LAXMAN PAI (1926 - 2021) Composition au profil de femme, Paris 1956 Aquarelle sur papier, signée, située et datée en bas à droite Watercolor on paper, signed, located and dated lower right 21 x 32 cm 8 17/64 x 12 19/32 in. PROVENANCE Collection privée, Paris
16 - LAXMAN PAI (1926 - 2021) Composition à la barque, Paris 1956 Aquarelle sur papier, signée, située et datée en bas à droite Watercolor on paper, signed, located and dated lower right 21 x 32 cm 8 17/64 x 12 19/32 in. PROVENANCE Collection privée, Paris
15 - LAXMAN PAI (1926 - 2021) Portrait de femme de profil, Paris, 1956 Huile sur toile signée, datée et située en bas à droite Oil on canvas, dated and located lower right 55 x 38 cm 21 21/32 x 14 61/64 in. PROVENANCE Collection privée, Paris
14 - LAXMAN PAI (1926 - 2021) Trees, Londres, février 1959 Huile sur toile marouflée sur panneau, signée, datée et située en bas à droite Oil on canvas mounted on panel, signed, dated and located lower right 122 x 76 cm 48 1/32 x 29 59/64 in. PROVENANCE Collection privée, Paris
Born in January, 1926 in Margao, Goa, India, Laxman Pai received his earliest art education in India’s Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai. The artist has admitted to having a deep and intense adoration for natural beauty, as this artwork suggests. While Pai usually paints with bright and bold colours, this pen and ink work is in monochrome, drawing greater focus to the image depicted. His canvases are densely populated with nature in all her moods, and his human characters are always depicted in relation with their environment. All of Pai’s art is a reflection of his impressions and it is free from any commentary. Most of his work is based on chance encounters and experiences that have left a mark on his mind be it good or evil. His earlier paintings borrowed generously from ancient Egyptian sculptures with bodies that were portrayed front on with the faces in profile.
Laxman Pai (Indian, 1926 - 2021), Untitled, Ink on paper laid on paper, Signed in Devanagari and English and dated 'June 1973' lower right 37.8 x 55.7 cm. (14 ⅞ x 22 in.) Executed in June 1973 Provenance: The Surya Collection: Property from Mrs Ute Rettberg Please refer to department for condition report
LAXMAN PAI (INDIAN, 1926-2021) Sunset Waves 1977 oil on canvas signed lower left: Laxman Pai 77 inscribed, dated and titled verso: LAXMAN PAI 1977 "SUNSET WAVES" accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the artist 86 x 75.5cm PROVENANCE Acquired from the artist, Goa, 1977
Laxman Pai (1926-1941) Deux femmes Aquarelle sur papier 33 x 23 cm Signé en bas à droite et dédicacé sur la marie louise : A Monsieur Yves SJOBERG - Souvenir de l'exposition à Paris - Fev 1955 *** Watercolor on paper Signed lower right and dedicated on the Passe-partout: A Monsieur Yves SJOBERG - Souvenir of the exhibition in Paris - Feb 1955.
Laxman Pai 1926 - 2021 Untitled (Abstract Portrait) Watercolour and ink on paper Signed in Devanagari and English, dated and inscribed '74. / N.H.' lower right 55.7 x 38.2 cm. (21 ⅞ x 15 in.) Executed in 1974 Bid on Sotheby's
Laxman Pai 1926 - 2021 Untitled Ink on paper laid on paper Signed in Devanagari and English and dated 'June 1973' lower right 37.8 x 55.7 cm. (14 ⅞ x 22 in.) Executed in June 1973 Bid on Sotheby's
Laxman Pai has always had a deep devotion and passion for his native state of Goa and his homeland, India. This is evident in his works which portrayed the Goan way of life, culture and landscapes, replete with its resplendent churches, coconut palms, placid paid fields as well as Indian figurative forms. The recurrent motifs of eyes, women and birds show the influences of Indian miniature paintings. Many view Pai as a forerunner in documenting the life and landscapes of his beloved Goa. His 10-year stint in Paris and Europe also influenced Pai’s works. This is especially visible in the contorted and distorted figures, especially of women, that filled many of his canvases, reminiscent of the works of Picasso. Other European artists such as Jean Miro, Paul Klee and Marc Chagall also left an impression on Pai’s works. Often, one sees a juxtaposition of all these influences, Eastern and Western, in many of the magnificent works that Pai produced. Pai is also inspired by ancient Egyptian sculptures. Laxman Pai, born on 21 January 1926 in Margao in the Indian coastal State of Goa (then under Portuguese occupation), died on 14 March, 2021 at the age of 95, it's a big loss to the art scene. Pai’s first encounter with art was at his uncle’s Mauzo Photo Studio in Margao, where he used to touch up black and white photographs with paint. As early as the 1940s, he was actively involved in the Goa liberation struggle against Portuguese colonial rule. He was arrested three times and even beaten by the Portuguese colonial authorities. For this reason, his parents sent him to Bombay (now Mumbai) where he continued his art studies at the Sir J.J. School of Art from 1943-I947. Soon after completing his studies, Pai started teaching in the Sir J.J. School of Art. At the same time, he participated in the activities of the Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group although he did not become its member. In 1951, together with another artist friend, Sadanand Bakre, Pai moved to Paris which by then had become a haven for many Indian artists who had settled there earlier. He met with Syed Haider Raza, Francis Newton Souza and Akbar Padamsee, all of whom later became prominent Indian artists. Pai’s sojourn in Paris lasted 10 years, from 1951-1961. Upon arrival in Paris, Pai immediately enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. He studied fresco and etching and also experimented with new printing techniques. He also studied Rosenthal porcelain painting in Germany. During the 10 years that he lived in Paris, Pai held 10 solo exhibitions in the city and also other exhibitions elsewhere, showcasing his artworks also in Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, London and New York. Pai returned to Goa after its liberation from Portuguese Occupation (19 December 1961). From 1977-1987, Pai served as the Principal of the Goa College of Art. During his art career, Pai received many awards and honours. As early as his days as a student in the Sir J.J.School of Art, 1943-1947, he received the prestigious Mayo Medal. Since then, Pai won a number of other awards and honours, the culmination of which was the award of the title Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award that the Government of India bestowed on him. Pai is credited with 110 one-man shows across the world. His solo exhibitions had been held in London, Munich, Hanover, Stuttgart, New York, Bremen, San Francisco, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata (formerly, Calcutta), Goa and São Paulo etc. He has also participated in numerous Biennales in Paris, Tokyo and São Paulo. His works have been auctioned in international auction houses such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Bonhams, Pundole’s Mumbai, Waddington’s, Toronto, Bentley ‘s Fine Art Auctioneers, Kent, UK, Chiswick Auctions, London and Doyle, New York. Pai’s works are included in numerous public and private collections, including Musee d’Art Moderne, Paris, The New York Public Library, Berlin Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, Madras Museum, Punjab University Museum and Nagpur Museum.
