Osian's Auction Catalogue Indian Antiquities and Modern and Contemporary Fine Arts | June 2015

‘The paintings of A.X. Trindade exemplify the exceptional draftsmanship and handling of paint as well as the skillfully executed composition that earned him a place of honour in the history of early 20th century Indian art. His artistic style reflects the European preference, disseminated through the British instructors at the Sir J.J. School of Art and his own Western orientation as a Goan Catholic. Beyond the attainment of technique, Trindade imbued his portraits and his landscapes with a sense of personality, of ethnic identity and of an era.’ – Marcella Sirhandi, rpt. in Antonio Xavier Trindade: An Indian Painter From Portuguese Goa Georgia (USA): Georgia Museum of Art 1996; pp18-9. This famous theme of Christ Calming the Sea of Galilee from the Gospel of Mark has been an inspiration for many artists from Rembrandt to Delacroix to Trindade. Lot 19 Antonio Xavier Trindade 2 December 1870 – 16 march 1935 Christ with his Apostles, including Peter, Matthew, Simon, Bartholew & others Oil on canvas pasted on board, 1925 S/d in English ‘Trindade 1925’ l.l. 31.4 x 42.9 in (79.7 x 109.0 cm) Provenance Eminent Family Collection, Mumbai ` 1,200,000 – 1,800,000 US$ 20,000 – 30,000 GBP 12,000 – 18,000 Antonio Xavier Trindade 2 December 1870 – 16 march 1935 Calming the Storm on the Sea of Galilee Oil on canvas, c.1926 Signed in English ‘Trindade’ l.r. 21.3 x 15.6 in (54.0 x 39.5 cm) Provenance Eminent Family Collection, Mumbai ` 900,000 – 1,350,000 US$ 15,000 – 22,500 GBP 9,000 – 13,500 19 20 54