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M F Husain
(1915 - 2011)

Untitled





"All forms of art are born from one's roots"

Maqbool Fida Husain was born in 1913 in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. A self-taught artist, he came to Mumbai in 1937, determined to become a painter. In 1948, he was invited by F N Souza to join the Progressive Artists ' Group.

Husain began his career by painting billboards for feature films and making furniture designs and toys, to earn a living. When took up...



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  Lot 68 of 84  

WORKS ON PAPER
8-9 APRIL 2020

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Winning Bid
Rs 7,35,240
$9,936

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


ARTWORK DETAILS

M F Husain
Untitled

Signed 'Husain' (upper right) and bearing printed sticker (lower centre)
Circa 1950s
Sketchpen and ink on paper pasted on board
23 x 30.75 in (58.5 x 77.9 cm)

PROVENANCE
Formerly from the Collection of Roopalee Cinema, Ahmedabad
Private Collection, Ahmedabad

Category: Painting


 









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