Untitled (Still Life)
Ganesh Pyne's "Untitled (Still Life)" exemplifies the Indian modernist's distinctive approach to depicting everyday objects through a subdued, earthy palette and gestural brushwork. The composition reveals Pyne's interest in the formal qualities of simple forms rendered with psychological depth, characteristic of his work from the mid to late twentieth century. Through layered, muted tones and careful attention to light and shadow, Pyne transforms ordinary domestic subjects into vehicles for subtle emotional and philosophical inquiry.
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LITERATURE G. Sen, Ganesh Pyne, Revelations, Calcutta, 1999, p. 83 (illustrated) Conditions of sale Brought to you by Nishad Avari Specialist, Head of Department NAVARI@CHRISTIES.COM +1 212 636 2190 LOT ESSAY "A single flower rises from a pot to burst into bloom. The mood is joyous and the colours vibrant with blues, greens and touches of orange. The perspective from which the single plant is viewed, balanced on a corner table, imbues this picture with a personal touch. As important as the subject under scrutiny is the ambient Iight and the mood created by resonating colours. After attempting Still Life at the College of Art (1956) Pyne returns to them occasionally in the tempera technique, now using a brilliant palette" (G. Sen, Ganesh Pyne, Revelations, Calcutta, 1999, p. 82).
🔨 Auction Lot
South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art
March 25, 2026
Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000
Lot 310
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