Sublime Shadows: South Asian Art Collection 2026-06-11 Auction - 93 Price Results - Christie's in London
Sublime Shadows: South Asian Art Collection
VASUDEO S. GAITONDE (1924-2001) Untitled
GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) The Fisherman
GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) Under the Red Cloud (or The Amphibian)
Done
London, London, United Kingdom
Auction Details

Sublime Shadows: South Asian Art Collection

Sublime Shadows: South Asian Art from a Distinguished Collection presents an exceptional group of works assembled between the 1990s and early 2000s with a discerning eye and deep passion. The collection focuses on the artistic legacy of Bengal, led by rare and captivating paintings by Ganesh Pyne and the distinctive sculptural practice of Meera Mukherjee.

A luminous 1971 canvas by V. S. Gaitonde anchors the sale, epitomising the non-objective, meditative style of the modern master. The 93-lot collection is further enriched by outstanding examples by K. K. Hebbar and Jogen Chowdhury, each representing significant strands within the evolving narrative of modern and contemporary South Asian art.

Thoughtfully assembled and meticulously preserved, this catalogue offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire important and compelling works by leading artists from the region. .

Auction Curator:

Damian Vesey
Damian Vesey
International Specialist | South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art
JAMINI ROY (1887-1972) Untitled (Tree): Details JAMINI ROY (1887-1972) Untitled (Tree) signed in Bengali (lower right); further inscribed in Bengali (on the reverse) tempera on card 23 ¼ x 14 7⁄8 in. (59 x 37.8 cm.) Provenance
Est.
£5,000
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£7,000
Lot Closed
GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) The Rider: Details GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) The Rider signed and dated in Bengali (lower right); further titled and inscribed ''THE RIDER' / (PEN AND INK) / GANESH PYNE / 3/1A, KAVIRAJ ROW, / CALCUTTA - 700073.'
Est.
£1,800
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£2,500
Lot Closed
GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) The Syce: Details GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) The Syce signed and indistinctly dated in Bengali (lower left) mixed media on paper 5 ½ x 7 1⁄8 in. (14 x 18.1 cm.) Executed circa 1970s Provenance The
Est.
£10,000
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£15,000
Lot Closed
GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) Sculpted Dancer: Details GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) Sculpted Dancer signed and dated in Bengali (lower left) ink and wash on paper 7 ¼ x 9 5⁄8 in. (18.5 x 24.4 cm.) image; 7 7⁄8 x 10 ¼ in. (20 x 26
Est.
£6,000
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£8,000
Lot Closed
GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) The Fisherman: Details GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) The Fisherman signed and dated in Bengali (lower left) tempera on canvas 18 ¼ x 21 ¾ in. (46.3 x 55.2 cm.) Painted in 1979 Provenance Acquired from the
Est.
£250,000
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£350,000
Lot Closed
GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) The Entertainer: Details GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) The Entertainer signed and dated in Bengali (lower right) tempera on paper laid on board 13 1⁄8 x 10 5⁄8 in. (33.3 x 27 cm.) image; 15 x 12 ½ in.
Est.
£10,000
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£15,000
Lot Closed
GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) Untitled (Mask): Details GANESH PYNE (1937-2013) Untitled (Mask) signed and dated in Bengali (lower left) mixed media on card 6 ¾ x 5 in. (17.1 x 12.7 cm.) Executed in 1991 Provenance Christie's London, 2 June
Est.
£5,000
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£7,000
Lot Closed
SOMNATH HORE (1920-2006) Untitled (Man and Dog): Details SOMNATH HORE (1920-2006) Untitled (Man and Dog) bronze 9 ½ x 4 ¾ x 5 ½ in. (24.1 x 12.1 x 14 cm.) Provenance Christie's New York, 17 October 2001, lot 245 Acquired from the
Est.
£60,000
-
£80,000
Lot Closed
SOMNATH HORE (1920-2006) Wounds (B-3): Details SOMNATH HORE (1920-2006) Wounds (B-3) signed and dated 'S.HORE, 1978', titled 'WOUNDS (B-3) and inscribed 'Trial Proof' (lower edge); further inscribed 'To Ratna + Janak with love - Somnath
Est.
£700
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£1,000
Lot Closed
RAM KUMAR (1924-2018) Untitled (In Memoriam): Details RAM KUMAR (1924-2018) Untitled (In Memoriam) signed in Hindi and dated '65' (upper right) oil on canvas 31 ½ x 23 5⁄8 in. (80 x 60 cm.) Painted in 1965 Provenance Bonhams London,
Est.
£50,000
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£70,000
Lot Closed
VASUDEO S. GAITONDE (1924-2001) Untitled: Details VASUDEO S. GAITONDE (1924-2001) Untitled signed and dated in Hindi and signed and dated 'V.S. GAITONDE / 71' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 35 ¾ x 27 in. (90.8 x 68.6 cm.) Painted in
Est.
£1,200,000
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£1,800,000
Lot Closed
BIREN DE (1926-2011) Untitled (Creation): Details BIREN DE (1926-2011) Untitled (Creation) oil on canvas 21 ¾ x 21 ¾ in. (55.2 x 55.2 cm.) Provenance The Collection of Chester and Davida Herwitz Sotheby's New York, 12 June 1995,
Est.
£10,000
-
£15,000
Lot Closed