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Lot 245:
Syed Haider Raza, (Indian, French, 1922 – 2016), 1995 acrylic on canvas painting ‘Bindu + Panchtatva’ depicting an abstract geometrical composition. Signed, dated, and titled on verso.
Note: Syed Raza is known for Abstract, highly colored paintings, landscapes, circle shapes, and symbolism. Syed Haider Raza is an eminent Indian artist who has lived and worked in France since 1950 but maintains strong ties with India. His works are mainly abstracts in oil or acrylic, with a very rich use of color, replete with icons from Indian cosmology as well as its philosophy. He was awarded the Padma Shri and Fellowship of the Lalit Kala Akademi in 1981 and Padma Bhushan in 2007. He became India’s priciest modern artist on June 10, 2010.
28 x 16 in., (71.1 x 40.6 cm.)
Condition: The painting itself is in perfect condition. The white border shows signs of mounting. Removed from stretcher.
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