Osian's Auction Catalogue ABC Series III | March 2007

ABC Series III 74 77 K.H. ARA (1913–85) Still Life Signed in English ‘Ara’ l.l. Gouache, watercolour and pencil on paper, early 1950s 14.1 x 10.0 in (35.8 x 25.4 cm) Condition Silver sh damage with tiny holes in a few places INR 600,000 – 750,000 USD 13,550 – 16,950 ‘In many ways, Ara’s lack of formal training could be seen as an advantage, for in his struggle for articulation there were no academic impositions. As eclectic and raw as his painterly forms were, they were at the same time authentic to his inner striving and were later to be turned to a stunning advantage. Even at this stage, however, what could be evidenced was a penchant for compositions that drew from the quick of life, the raw edge as it were.’ Yashodhara Dalmia, rpt. in The Making of Modern Indian Art: The Progressives 2001 ; pp.129-130. 76 F.N. SOUZA (1924–2002) Head of a Woman S/d in English ‘Souza 57’ t.r. Coloured inks on paper, 1957 12.9 x 7.8 in (32.8 x 19.8 cm) INR 2,400,000 – 3,000,000 USD 54,150 – 67,700