M Sain (Early 20th Century) View from Birch Hill signed 'M. Sain' lower left oil on canvas, framed 16.4 x 20.8cm (6 7/16 x 8 3/16in). Footnotes: Provenance Property from a private collection, USA. Acquired from an Estate Sale, Seattle. Note: There is an inscription on the reverse which reads, 'То Capt. Kenneth C White With best wishes and kindest remembrances, John H Lindt, Colonel, US Army, Darjeeling, 19 May 44.' Sain was a Bengali artist who spent much of his life in the mountain town of Darjeeling. A prolific figure, he is recognised for his published work on Himalayan flora, as well as his oil paintings and hand-painted photographs. This painting stands as a striking example of his landscape practice, reflecting both his technical skill and his deep engagement with the scenery of West Bengal. For a similar work sold on these premises see Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art Online, 1-10th September 2025, lot 25. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing