Kalighat Pat

The tradition of patuas, or scroll-painting, has been extant in Bengal for centuries. Each district in the state developed its own style of scroll-painting. Among them, Kalighat is perhaps most famous for its patuas. Artists depended on epics and religion passed down generations verbally, or as manuscripts. They also depicted daily occurrences.

The appeal of patuas lies in their simplicity. Smooth, spontaneous...
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Lot 66 Details

Spring Online Auction: Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art and Antiquities 6-7 April 2022

Kalighat Pat

a) Untitled (Woman Playing a Musical...

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Lot 10 Details

Winter Live Auction: Indian Art 15 December 2021

Kalighat Pat

a) Untitled (Radha and Krishna)
West...

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Winning bid
$19,329
Rs 14,40,000
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Lot 6 Details

COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser Online Auction 29-30 April 2020

Kalighat Pat

Composite Image...

Watercolour on paper

17.75 x 12 in

Winning bid
$1,676
Rs 1,24,020
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Absolute Tuesdays: Living Traditions 21 March 2023

Kalighat Pat

a) Untitled
Watercolour on paper
28 ...

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Winning bid
$263
Rs 21,600
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Lot 50 Details

Absolute Tuesdays: Living Traditions 21 March 2023

Kalighat Pat

a) Untitled
Watercolour on paper
28 ...

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Winning bid
$176
Rs 14,400
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Lot 6 Details

Absolute Tuesdays: Living Traditions 2 August 2022

Kalighat Pat

a) Untitled
Watercolour on paper
28 ...

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Winning bid
$150
Rs 11,700
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Lot 23 Details

Absolute Tuesdays: Living Traditions 2 August 2022

Kalighat Pat

a) Untitled
Watercolour on...

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Winning bid
$181
Rs 14,100
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