Osian's Auction Catalogue Indian Antiquities Modern Contemporary Fine Arts and Books | April 2017

Indian Antiquities Modern Contemporary Fine Arts & Books | 31 11 STEFAN NORBLIN Text in Polish A catalogue published in Poland about the Polish Art Deco artist with a good part of the book focusing on his escape from Poland to India and his stay of 5 years [1941-46] in Bombay, Jodhpur where he painted frescoes and decorated the Umaid Bhawan Palace [now a hotel] and designed its rooms and furniture, Morvi where he did frescoes in the palace and designed decorative glass panels, and a small state in Bihar. Everything Norblin painted in India signified European interpretations of Hindu mythological themes. pp. 104 There are 5 essays with half the book [3 chapters] devoted to Norblin’s work in India. Large hardback / size 12 x 9.5 inches STEFAN NORBLIN 1892-1952 A Master of Many Arts Artysta Wszechstronny Text in English and Polish A lovely catalogue published in Poland about the Polish Art Deco artist with a good part of the book focusing on his escape from Poland to India and his stay of 5 years [1941-46] in Bombay, Jodhpur where he painted frescoes and decorated the Umaid Bhawan Palace [now a hotel] and designed its rooms and furniture, Morvi where he did frescoes in the palace and designed decorative glass panels, and a small state in Bihar. pp. 164 There is a biographical essay, one essay on Norblin’s work in the field of advertising, graphics and posters before coming to India; another on his involvement in theatre before coming to India. these are followed by 3 essays [21 pages ] on his Indian connection. Large hardback / size 12.5 x 9 inches Provenance Eminent Private Collector of Rare Books & Prints, Dehra Dun INR 10,000 – 15,000 USD150 – 220 Set of 2