Gaganandranath Tagore

Lot 1: GAGANENDRANATH TAGORE | Bed of Arrows (Bhishma)

Name: GAGANENDRANATH TAGORE | Bed of Arrows (Bhishma)
Brand: Sotheby's
SKU: 2e047fd963
Price: 14000 GBP

Est: £18,000 GBP - £25,000 GBPSold:

Sotheby'sLondon, United KingdomOctober 06, 2015

Item Overview

Description

Watercolour and gouache on paper laid on cardboard

Dimensions

39.3 x 50 cms. (15 ½ x 19 ⅝ in.)

Artist or Maker

Gaganandranath Tagore

Medium

Watercolour and gouache on paper laid on cardboard

Condition Report

This painting has been recently cleaned and consolidated. There is light wear and frame rubbing, particularly around the edges. A few small surface scratches are visible most notably in the lower left quadrant and Bhishma's beard. This painting is in good overall condition and is mounted, but not framed.
"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."

Exhibited

Indian Society of Oriental Art, Calcutta, circa 1922-1926

Provenance

Purchased by a Czech businessman circa 1925-1930

Thence by descent

Acquired from the above

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Payment

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Auction Details

Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art

Sotheby's

October 06, 2015, 02:00 PM BST

34-35 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1A 2AA, UK

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Buyer's Premium

£1 - 100,000:30.0%

£100,001 - 1,800,000:25.0%

£1,800,001+:17.0%

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