$2,750
Abdur Rahman Chughtai (Pakistani,1897-1975), "Evensong", drypoint etching and aquatint, pencil signed lower left, titled in pencil lower right. Figural print depicting two cloven animals (one with horns) beside a stylized tree at left with bare branches with a small patch of leaves. Framed approximately 25" x 16". Sight size approximately 14.5" x 7.25". Provenance: Sold by Arif Rahman Chughtai (the artist's son and director of Chughtai Museum in Lehore, Pakistan to the Former United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Benjamin Oehlert, Atlanta, Georgia thence by descent to his family. We are thankful to Mr. Arif Rahman Chughtai for endorsing these works. Note: A Chugthtai "Evensong" drypoint etching sold at Bonhams, Dubai Auction 18600: Modern & Contemporary Middle Eastern & South Asian Art,October 11, 2010 as Lot 107 for $10,200 (including buyer's premium). This work is also in Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, California's collection.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-01-03
