Important Notice

Sorab Pithawalla, the second son of Manchershaw Pithawalla, followed in his father's footsteps and became an artist in his own right. Like his father, he too excelled at portraiture, as seen in lots 98 and 99 from the collection of The Dr. K N Bahadurji Memorial Sanatorium For Parsis.

The Dr. K N Bahadurji Memorial Sanatorium For Parsis-named after Dr. Kaikhushroo Nusserwanji Bahadurji-was inaugurated on 15 August 1902 to provide... Sorab Pithawalla, the second son of Manchershaw Pithawalla, followed in his father's footsteps and became an artist in his own right. Like his father, he too excelled at portraiture, as seen in lots 98 and 99 from the collection of The Dr. K N Bahadurji Memorial Sanatorium For Parsis.

The Dr. K N Bahadurji Memorial Sanatorium For Parsis-named after Dr. Kaikhushroo Nusserwanji Bahadurji-was inaugurated on 15 August 1902 to provide health services to the Parsi community. Situated in Deolali, Nasik, it was initially founded to treat tuberculosis patients who lived in crowded cities like Bombay, and eventually became a retirement home for the elderly Parsi community by 1998.

Spread over 12.5 acres of land, the Sanatorium has 42 Victorian-tyle cottages surrounded by lush nature and landscaped lawns. Besides a library and club house, it also offers medical care and a doctor's clinic for its residents. The rich heritage of the location-which includes the commissioned portraits made by Manchershaw Pithawalla, Sorab Pithawalla, Tehmuras Constable and Edric Wirth-contributes to the atmosphere of dignity and comfort provided to its senior residents.

The following lots are part of their portrait collection and are now offered on sale in an effort to maintain the upkeep of the Sanatorium's vast property and continue the good work undertaken by the management to provide a safe haven for the aging citizens of the Parsi community.

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