Osian's Auction Catalogue ABC Series III | March 2007

ABC Series III 37 34 CHITTAPROSAD (1915–78) Untitled Lot of 4 Woodcuts i. Inscribed in English ‘20/3 = 404’ on verso 8.0 x 10.4 in (20.2 x 26.5 cm) ii. Inscribed in English ‘13/7 = 388’ on verso 6.2 x 8.3 in (15.8 x 21.0 cm) iii. Inscribed in English ‘19/3 = 401’ on verso 6.3 x 10.7 in (15.9 x 27.1 cm) iv. Inscribed in English ‘17/3 = 397’ on verso 8.0 x 10.5 in (20.3 x 26.7 cm) INR 500,000 – 625,000 USD 11,300 – 14,100 (Set of 4) ‘Chittaprosadwas one of themost signicant artists and a colourful personality of the mid-twentieth century India. His life of self- imposed poverty combined with the most scrupulous honesty, a stern sense of self-respect, an unbounded capacity for love and warmth and his towering handsome personality makes his career a fascinating and inspiring study. His works are of lasting value. His creations have a message of hope for the humanity. If properly preserved, they will convey the artist’s message for generations to come.’ – Shri Prabhas Sen rpt. in Chittaprosad LKA Monograph 1993. (Only 3 illustrated)