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Himmat Shah
(1933)
Untitled



Himmat Shah was born in 1933 in Lothal, Gujarat - an excavation site of the Indus Valley civilisation, with one of the highest yields of sculptural artefacts. The artist explored the caves and desert landscapes of the region throughout his childhood, and these early experiences had a deep impact on his work. Shah immersed himself in many mediums before focussing on sculptures, and is best known for his enigmatic sculptures of heads. As seen in...



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  Lot 103 of 140  

WINTER ONLINE AUCTION: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY SOUTH ASIAN ART AND COLLECTIBLES
9-10 DECEMBER 2020
Estimate



Winning Bid
Rs 12,87,720
$17,640
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


ARTWORK DETAILS

Himmat Shah
 Untitled

 Signed and inscribed 'HIMMAT/ 2/5' and stamped 'BRONZE AGE LONDON' (on the base)
Bronze
Height: 20 in (50.6 cm)
Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
Depth: 7 in (18 cm)

Second from a limited edition of five

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

Category: Sculpture
Style: Figurative


 









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