a) URBAN PATUA: THE ART OF JAMINI ROY
by Sona Datta
100 pages with hard cover and dustjacket
Publisher: Marg Publications (16 October 2010)
Language: English
Size: 9.75 x 8.75 in
b) JAMINI ROY
10-page essay by Ajit Kumar Dutta with 5 illustrations in text + 21 plates, some in colour
New Delhi: Lalit Kala Akademi
1973
Card covers with dustjacket
Size: 7 x 5 in
c) JR 15 Coloured plates
New Delhi: Dhoomi Mal Dharam Das
No date [c. 1950]
1-pageIntroduction by Jamini Roy and Bishnu Dey [with their printed signatures] followed by 15 large loose colour plates tipped-in on stiff cards, the whole contained
in a portfolio with dustjacket covered in mylar.
Size: 15 x 11 in
d) JAMINI ROY
By Bishnu Dey and John Irwin
In complete issue of 'Journal of the Indian Society of Oriental Art' for 1944. The journal was edited by Abanindranath Tagore and Stella Kramrisch.
The essay covers pp. 32 + 15 tipped-in plates on 14 sheets, some in colour
The text has 20 line drawings [1 pasted in text] and 1 colour plate pasted in text.
Printed on handmade paper
Size: 11 x 9 in
The first scholarly interpretation of Jamini Roy which was subsequently issued in book form by the society in the same year.
PROVENANCE:
Property from an Eminent Parsi Collection, UK
This lot is from the collection of an eminent Parsi gentleman based in London. He began collecting books over 25 years ago, when he studied History of Art at Cambridge in the 1980s. His initial focus was on the Bombay Progressives. He is now offering a selection from his library with favourites ranging from Amrita Sher-gil, George Keyt, M F Husain and F N Souza, and a very rare privately printed, limited edition book illustrated by Bhupen Kakhar.
This lot will be sold in "as is" condition.
There may be some minor tears/creases scratches, or holes commensurate with age that may not be visible in the images.
The books on sale in this auction are rare, out-of-print and otherwise collectible, dating from the 19th century onwards. The technology and material for printing and binding books has evolved over the last few centuries. From being the exclusive preserve of Clergy and Kings to an item of everyday application, the availability and use of books has also evolved over time. Books age over time and deterioration in a book's condition depends on many factors, including the original materials used and conditions of usage over time. Books will often show signs of foxing, fading, shelf-ware or dust jacket damage through usage. Prolonged storage may also cause wormhole damage or water stains.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Storyltd shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.