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A A Almelkar
(1920 - 1982)

Untitled



Abdul Rahim Almelkar believed that he must have learnt painting when he was still in his mother`s womb, much like Arjuna`s son Abhimanyu in the Mahabharat. "My mother was busy embroidering all through her pregnancy and I probably inherited art from her at that stage," he says.

Born in Solapur, (in Maharashtra) he began painting at the young age of seven. After a conventional education in a local school, he joined the Sir J. J. School...



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  Lot 20 of 109  

SUMMER ONLINE AUCTION
22-23 JUNE 2022

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Winning Bid
Rs 13,53,660
$17,580

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


ARTWORK DETAILS

A A Almelkar
Untitled

Signed and dated in Devnagari (lower right)
1978
Gouache on cardboard pasted on mount board
15.5 x 22.25 in (39.3 x 56.3 cm)

PROVENANCE
Private Collection, New Delhi

Category: Painting
Style: Figurative


 









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