Osian's Auction Catalogue The Masterpieces and Museum Quality Series | October 2004

THE MASTERPIECES & MUSEUM-QUALITY SERIES 41 15 Savlaram Laxman HALDANKAR [1882-1968/ b . Savantwadi, Maharashtra] Portrait of an Old Man Signed in English l.l. Oil on canvas pasted on board, c.1953 35.0 x 25.0 cm (13.8 x 9.8 in) Rs. 300,000 – 400,000 $ 6,500 – 8,650 £ 3,550 – 4,725 ‘As a professional artist Mr. Haldankar gained the highest reputation, particularly as a portrait painter… Deeply respected by critics and connoisseurs Mr. Haldankar was justly known as a master painter of portraits, landscapes and compositions.’ – rpt in LKC 9 September 1968; p46. 16 Jamini ROY [1887-1972/ b . Beliatore, Bankura, West Bengal] National Art Treasure Self-Portrait Oil on plywood, c.1966 50.5 x 40.5 cm (19.9 x 15.9 in) Flaking of paint at various points. Minor Preservation work will be required. Rs. 600,000 – 700,000 Non-exportable item Portrait of a Woman Signed in English l.l. Oil on canvas, c.1948 52.0 x 40.0 cm (20.5 x 15.7 in) Rs. 500,000 – 600,000 $ 10,800 – 12,950 £ 5,925 – 7,100 14 Jamini Prokash GANGOOLY [1876-1953/ b . Calcutta, West Bengal]