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Toofan Rafai
(1921 - 2014)



Born in the village of Amreli in Gujarat, Toofan Rafai pursued his passion for art to Mumbai where he completed his Diploma in Painting from the Sir J J School of Arts in 1955. Interested in vegetable dyes, Rafai is credited with the discovery and formulation of around 300 dyes. Rafai credited Mahatma Gandhi and his preaching of a simple life for his own fascination with vegetable dyes.
A prolific artist, Rafai also served as the Assistant...



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  Lot 33 of 40  

THE ART OF INDIA AUCTION - 2ND EDITION
20-21 JULY 2022
Estimate



Winning Bid
Rs 28,080
$360
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


ARTWORK DETAILS

Toofan Rafai

a) Untitled
Signed and dated 'Rafai/ 87' (lower right)
1987
Natural dyes and felt tip pen on paper
10.25 x 7.5 in (26 x 19 cm)

b) Untitled
Signed and dated 'Rafai/ 87' (lower right)
1987
Watercolour, collage and felt tip pen on card paper
9.5 x 6.75 in (24 x 17.5 cm)

c) Untitled
Signed and dated 'Rafai/ 87' (lower right)
1987
Natural dyes and felt tip pen on paper pasted on cardboard
10.25 x 7.25 in (26 x 18.5 cm)

(Set of three)

Category: Painting
Style: Figurative


 









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