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Thota Vaikuntam
(1942)

Untitled



Thota Vaikuntam's vibrant paintings are a tribute to the people and cultural life of his native Telangana. Women, in particular, are frequent subjects in his works, often depicted in their natural surroundings, immersed in daily activities and rituals. This figuration finds its roots in Vaikuntam's childhood, when he watched travelling theatre groups and was fascinated by male artists impersonating women. Known for his preference for strong...



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  Lot 5 of 73  

REDISCOVERY: AUCTION OF ART AND COLLECTIBLES
17-18 JANUARY 2023

Estimate



Winning Bid
Rs 14,40,000
$17,778

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


ARTWORK DETAILS

Thota Vaikuntam
Untitled

Signed in Telugu, inscribed and stamped '7/9 BRONZE AGE/ LONDON' (on the base)
Bronze
Height: 17.5 in (44.5 cm)
Width: 7 in (17.7 cm)
Depth: 5.5 in (14 cm)

Seventh from a limited edition of nine

PROVENANCE
Acquired directly from the artist
An Important Private Collection, New Delhi

Category: Sculpture
Style: Figurative


 









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