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Signed by M. F. Husain

Lot No. 116: M. F. Husain

KAMASUTRA IN PARIS

  • Medium: Printed Book
  • Year: 2005
  • Size: 6.5 x 5 inches
  • Place: London

Winning Bid : ₹ 35,640

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Estimate

 30,000 -  50,000


Estimate US$

360-480

Ends at Jan 11, 2024 08:55 PM IST

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M. F. Husain

KAMASUTRA IN PARIS

Size: 15.8 x 11.9 cm (6.5 x 5 inches)

KAMASUTRA IN PARIS - Watercolor by M. F. Husain / LE KAMA SUTRA OU LA VOIE DE LA PASSION - Aquarelle par M. F. Husain.

Published by Husain himself in Mumbai.
SIGNED BY HUSAIN opposite English title-page.

Concertina-style book with hardcovers. The concertina printed on both sides; one in English and the other in French; and contains 44 paintings. 6-page English Introduction by Pavan K. Varma and 24 panels. 12-page French Introduction by Francis Dore and 20 panels The watercolors are cheekily signed 'Bhootlingam' [Ghost male organ!].
Size: 6.5 x 5 inches as a closed book and 167 X 6.5 inches concertina when spread out.
Contained in a canvas pouch with tasselled string as issued.

M. F. Husain had done a series of watercolors on Kamasutra in London and Paris which were exhibited at the Pierre Cardin Centre in Paris. This book was launched in 2005 by Mr. Pierre Cardin during the exhibition. The book was published in English and French.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
Good Condition
Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0200 29700.00 Regular 11-01-2024 03:01:15 PM IST
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