Arun Bose (1934-2007)
"Emerald Altar," from the "Songs of Veda" suite, 1980
Etching and aquatint in colors on paper
Edition: 40/75
Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Arun Bose; titled and dated on printed paper affixed to the frame's backboard verso
Plate of image: 11.75" H x 8.75" W; Plate of border: 20.75" H x 17.75" W; Sight: 22.75" H x 19.75" W

"Serene Impassivity," from the "Songs of Veda" suite, 1980
Etching and aquatint in colors on paper
Edition: 40/75
Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Arun Bose; titled and dated on printed paper affixed verso
Plate of image: 11.5" H x 8.5" W; Plate of border: 20.75" H x 17.75" W; Sight: 23" H x 19.75" W

"Spirit of Avatar," from the "Songs of Veda" suite
Etching and aquatint in colors on paper
Edition: 40/75
Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Arun Bose; titled and dated on printed paper affixed verso
Plate of image: 11.75" H x 9" W; Plate of border: 21" H x 18" W; Sight: 23" H x 19.75" W

"Bird of Passage," from the "Songs of Veda" suite
Etching and aquatint in colors on paper
Edition: 40/75
Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Arun Bose; titled and dated on printed paper affixed verso
Plate of image: 11.75" H x 8.75" W; Plate of border: 20.875" H x 17.875" W; Sight: 23" H x 17.75" W

"Prelude to Creation," from the "Songs of Veda" suite
Etching and aquatint in colors on paper
Edition: 40/75
Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Arun Bose; titled by repute
Plate of image: 11.75" H x 8.75" W; Plate of border: 20.75" H x 17.75" W; Sight: 22.75" H x 19.75" W

5 pieces

Provenance: Property of the American Broadcasting Company, New York
Walt Disney Co., Burbank, CA, acquired by corporate merger with the above
Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA, acquired from the above

Notes: The sixth image of this suite, not included in this lot, is titled, "Primordial Force," from an edition of 75.

This lot includes printed letters of authenticity for "Emerald Altar," "Serene Impassivity," "Spirit of Avatar," and "Bird of Passage." Each letter is signed by Hugh McKay, the President of HMK Fine Arts Inc., on December 2, 1980.Stating that each example is from an edition of 75, and each edition was printed in New York, 1980.

Each overall good condition. Very slight fading to the image. Not examined out of the frame.

Each framed under glass: 35" H x 28.75" W x 1.625" D Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.