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George Keyt
(1901 - 1992)

Untitled



Born in 1901, George Keyt is one of Sri Lanka's most celebrated 20th century artists. Of Sinhalese- Dutch origin, his early years were spent in a liberal and culturally rich environment. This, coupled with the artist's own interest, helped him gain knowledge of Buddhist literature, Indic texts, temple architecture and Indian iconography which collectively came to influence his oeuvre. His style greatly drew from the works of Picasso and Matisse....



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  Lot 57 of 105  

MODERN MASTERS ON PAPER: LIVE AUCTION
2 DECEMBER 2014

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Winning Bid
Rs 3,36,000
$5,600

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


ARTWORK DETAILS

George Keyt
Untitled

Signed in English (upper right)
Ink on paper
17.5 x 11.5 in (44.4 x 29.2 cm)

PROVENANCE:
An Important Private Collection, Mumbai

Category: Painting
Style: Figurative


 









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