Osian's Auction Catalogue ABC Series III | March 2007

ABC Series III 41 41 DHANRAJ BHAGAT (1917–88) Cosmic Circle Wood 17.3 x 11.8 x 3.5 in (44.0 x 30.0 x 9.0 cm) Condition Top corner slightly chipped. INR 800,000 – 1,000,000 USD 18,050 – 22,550 ‘His geometry is inspired from the natural forms of plants, trees and owers that achieve a transformation through his inner vision in an amazing variety of forms such as is seen in his masterly works – ‘Shiva Dance’, ‘Standing Figure’ or ‘Flute Player.’ And then he relates the natural form reduced to its basic geometric designations like the square, triangle, circle or the spiral and assemble them in compositions of rare creativity in his constructions.’ – P.N. Mago rpt. in LKC 41 1995 ; p41.