Kalighat School, West Bengal, the Neutral Background & Lack of Proportions Characterize this Genre of Painting, India, 19th/20th C.

Lot #160 - Kalighat School, West Bengal, the Neutral Background & Lack of Proportions Characterize this Genre of Painting, India, 19th/20th C.

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Art | Asian | Jewels | Objets
Sale Date:

14 Apr 2019 ~ 11am (AEST)
Lot #:

160
Lot Description:

Kalighat School, West Bengal, the Neutral Background & Lack of Proportions Characterize this Genre of Painting, India, 19th/20th C.
Frame: 68 x 54 cm
Provenance:

The Collection of a Former Australian Ambassador
Notes:

Some consider it was the street art of the day, exaggerated eyes, curved bodies with thick arms & legs, flat brush strokes without shadowing, unsigned & undated.
Estimate:

A$800 - 1,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

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