AMRITA SHER-GIL
By Karl Khandalavala
BOMBAY: New Book Co.
1945 [Title-page says 1944/ back of title-page reads 'First Published in 1945']
Size: 15 x 11 inches
Pp 71 + frontispiece portrait + 20 full-page tipped-in colour plates at theend + 3 tipped-in colour plates in the text + 5 tipped-in monochrome plates in the text + 8 monochrome plates at the end and numerous line drawings in the text including some full page.
Beige full-cloth binding. Red elephant based on the lastincomplete painting by Sher-Gil on cover.
Condition: Fine. Lacks dustjacket
The first full-dress study of Sher-Gil's life and work by her close friend, published four years after her death and carrying extracts from many letters between the two.
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.
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