Osian's Auction Catalogue Masterpieces and Museum-Quality III | March 2004

52 OSIAN’S “…his works between 1910 and 1930 showed innumerable stylistic shifts and his style is always tentative. During the two decades, Gaganendranath continuously oscillated between reality and fantasy… His landscapes… are known for their freshness depicting the mood and the atmosphere of the place and are marked for their quietitude. In the landscapes of both the brothers, mini-human or animal presence or a lonely boat conveys the scale and distance.” (Sovon Som in ‘Abanindranath Tagore and Gaganendranath Tagore: A Reappraisal’, rpt. in LKC No.38, March 1993 ; p.23.) OSIANs S.I.R. ANALYSIS [1996-2003] Present Estimate 7,421.15 Previous Highs 22,258.02 [Ch.Lon/02.06.98] 7,554.57 [Os.Mum/24.02.01] Previous Average 1,727.50 For works on paper Opinion Without a doubt Gaganendranath Tagore is one of the greatest modern artists of India. He has still not received the kind of recognition which his unique aesthetic sensibility and immense historical significance deserves. Nevertheless, his estimated S.I.R. is the highest in this auction. 18 GAGANENDRANATH TAGORE (1867-1938 / b. Calcutta, West Bengal) National Art Treasure Seascape Signed in English l.r. Watercolour and pastel on paper, c. 1909 13.9 x 24.9 cm (5.5 x 9.8 in) Slight tear in paper in the l.c. section of the work. Rs. 400,000 – 475,000 Non-Exportable Lot