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Mumbai (Maharashtra), India, April 21: In its forthcoming ‘
Masters Legacy
‘
Modern Indian Art
At the auction hosted by AstaGuru, an enchanting array of items will be presented.
Modern Indian Art
Featuring a stunning collection of exceptional and unmatched pieces by legendary Indian modern artists. Each artwork up for auction stands as evidence to the rich variety and progression within this field.
artistic landscape
In India over the last several decades. The auction is set to take place on April 23-24, 2025.
The meticulously selected catalog leads with an impressive piece from
Tyeb Mehta
Features his iconic diagonal series along with a carefully curated collection of pieces from other prominent artists like M.F. Husain, S.H. Raza, K.H. Ara, F.N. Souza, Sadanand Bakre, Krishen Khanna, Ram Kumar, H.A. Gade, Ganesh Pyne, Jogen Chowdhury, G.R. Santosh, K. Laxma Goud, Thota Vaikuntam, Bikash Bhattacharjee, Satish Gujral, B. Prabha, Sakti Burman, and Manu Parekh, amongst others. Additionally, the exhibit showcases significant sculptures by renowned artist Himmat Shah.
Talking about the auction’s catalogue, Manoj Mansukhani CMO AstaGuru, says, “The auction has been meticulously curated keeping in mind art collectors and enthusiasts looking to add impressive and highly sought after works by iconic modern masters. The catalogue spans various genres of art and showcases signature and rare works by artists who shaped the modern Indian art landscape as we know it today. We are pleased to be able to provide extraordinary works that will surely resonate with all collectors.”
The Untitled (Diagonal) work, Lot no. 18, from the oeuvre of artist
Tyeb Mehta
belongs to his famed Diagonal series. The oil on canvas work was executed in 1973 and represents the prime phase of Mehta’s artistic career. The Diagonal series is attributed with the discovery of
Tyeb Mehta
his pinnacle of creativity in crafting human figures.
Lot no. 34 is an untitled work by M.F. Husain executed in oil on canvas in 1970. The lot belongs to a significant period in his career when his artistic language had fully matured, and his exploration of themes like movement, mythology, and human-animal dynamics had deepened.
Lot no. 23, Untitled (Nala Damayanti) by N.S. Bendre was executed in 1974 utilising oil on canvas. It showcases a mythological or symbolic theme, set in a dark forest, with two figures as the central focus.
The untitled piece from F.N. Souza, listed as number 56, was created using oils, pastels, and polyvinyl acetate on canvas in 1963. This artwork showcases Souza’s characteristic use of color and his dynamic brushwork to portray a richly detailed and vivid scene.
Auction lot number 13 features an untitled oil painting on canvas created by Ram Kumar in 1967. This striking abstract landscape exemplifies the artist’s characteristic use of muted colors.
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www.astaguru.com
.
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