Rafi (B.Unknown) Sleeping Beauty signed 'Rafi' lower right oil on board, framed 44.2 x 75cm (17 3/8 x 29 1/2in). Footnotes: Provenance Property from a private collection, Australia. Acquired in 1977 from Fine Art Auctioneers, Consolidated Auctions Pty Limited, Sydney; Thence by descent. Note: There is a label on the reverse with the name of the artist, title of the work, dimensions, date '1967' and New Delhi, India. Sleeping Beauty presents a quietly arresting image of a reclining woman, lost in sleep, her hand tucked gently beneath her head. Draped in a blue cloth, her figure is rendered in nuanced shades of grey, creating a striking contrast against the vibrant, multicoloured background that surrounds her. This interplay between the subdued, almost sculptural stillness of the figure and the lively, expressive backdrop heightens the sense of introspection, as though she exists in a separate, inner world. The composition balances calm and energy, using colour and tone to evoke both serenity and subtle emotional depth. 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