Works by some of the biggest names in Indian and Pakistani contemporary art are to be sold by the British auction house, Christie's, on Thursday. The sale is led by this picture of a figure on a rickshaw by Tyeb Mehta (1925-2009) - one of the most significant works to come on to the market and expected to fetch up to £1.2m ($1.96m).
Leading the contemporary works is a painting, entitled ‘Father’ (1989) by Atul Dodiya (b 1959), which is expected to sell for up to £250,000. Mr Dodiya is regarded as one of the leading artists of his generation. This picture was part of his first solo show, which was autobiographical and reflected the influences of 20th Century greats such as Edward Hopper and David Hockney.
‘Idol Thief I’ (2006) by Subodh Gupta (b 1964) is, according to Christie's, "firmly rooted in the vernacular of everyday India". Buyers in Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE, the US and Europe have expressed an interest in this work.
An untitled work by Jitish Kallat (b 1975) is expected to sell for up to £180,000. The artist is renowned for employing a bold and vivid visual language that is influenced by both Asian and European artistic traditions, along with popular advertising imagery.
Neha is exciting oil on linen work by Schandra Singh that is expected to be sold for up to £35,000. Ms Singh is based in New York and her large-scale paintings show people in relaxing situations "as a form of escape from distress".
Also being sold in the auction are less expensive paintings such as this work by Rina Banerjee. It is expected to sell for up to £12,000. Ms Banerjee is based in Manhattan in the US and her work has been exhibited at the Bronx Museum of the Arts and Whitney Museum of American Art. A work by Khadim Ali is also comparatively less expensive. Put together in gold leaf and signed and dated in Urdu, it is expected to make up to £8,000.
(Information courtesy: The BBC NEWS)
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