Osian's Auction Catalogue Celebrating Cinematic Heritage | June 2018

14 Osian’s in association with IIFA The Pioneering 1930s 2 a. Karma (Nagan ki Ragni).1933 Himanshu Rai Indo International Talkies Ltd. / J. L. Freer Hunt 7.5 x 9.9 in (19.0 x 25.2 cm) b. Janma Bhoomi.1936 Bombay Talkies Ltd. / Franz Osten Lakshmi Art, Bombay 8 7.5 x 4.9 in (19.0 x 12.5 cm) Each Original First Release Handbill, print on paper (HNB) INR 10,000 – 15,000 USD 148 – 222 Lot of 2 1 a. Sulochana (Temple Bells).1933 Imperial Film Company / R. S. Choudhury Artist: D. B. Neroy Majestic Printing Press, Bombay 7 6.1 x 9.4 in (15.5 x 23.8 cm) b. Anarkali.1935 Imperial Film / R. S. Choudhry Artist: C. Shantaram 7.1 x 9.6 in (18.0 x 24.5 cm) c. Bambai Ki Billi (Wild Cat).1936 Imperial Film / Nandlal Jashwantlal Artist: J. Mistri 7.5 x 10.0 in (19.0 x 25.5 cm) INR 15,000 – 20,000 USD 222 – 296 Lot of 3 Three Original First Release Imperial Company Handbills Lots 1 to 6 : A very rare collection of 1930s Handbills from the leading film studios of India, from Imperial to Ranjit Movietone; from New Theatres to Bombay Talkies 3 Devdas.1935 New Theatres Ltd. / P. C. Barua Artist: PS Original First Release Handbill, print on paper (HNB) 6.7 x 9.8 in (17.0 x 25.0 cm) INR 10,000 – 15,000 USD 148 – 222 Lot of 2 a a b b c