Osian's Auction Catalogue ABC Series III | March 2007

ABC Series III 84 86 SOMNATH HORE (1921–2006) At the Tea House Initialled in English ‘S’ l.r. Paper Collage, 1960 11.1 x 15.0 in (28.2 x 38.0 cm) INR 600,000 – 750,000 USD 13,550 – 16,950 ‘All of his work, whether early or late, carries the characteristics of the artist’s temperament, a feeling for the human condition, a style which is poetic rather than merely grammatic and a restraint or delicacy of expression.There is no bravado of texture or feeling, no extravagance in size or virtuosity, rather the artist speaks with a mellowness which is part of reticence and renement.’ – Jaya Appasamy rpt. in LKC 11 April 1970 ; p30. 87 SOMNATH HORE (1921–2006) Untitled Initialled in English ‘S’ l.l. Paper Collage, 1960 16.7 x 13.0 in (42.5 x 33.0 cm) INR 600,000 – 750,000 USD 13,550 – 16,950