Christie's to auction rare Amrita Sher-Gil self-portrait

April 24, 2015 20:31

An undiscovered self-portrait of eminent Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil will go under hammer here on June 10.

The portrait, which dates back to 1931 and depicts one of India's most celebrated modern artists at the age of 18, will be up for sale in the annual South Asian Modern and Contemporary Art Sale at Christie's with a pre-sale estimate of 1 to 1.8 million pounds.

"This is the first painting by the artist ever to be offered in London, and one of only eight canvases by Sher-Gil to be offered at auction globally," Christie's said in a statement.

"Works by the artist are defined as 'National Art Treasures' by the Indian Government and deemed of such national importance to Indian culture that they are non-exportable if sourced in India, and when sold in India, must remain in the country. Therefore, it is very rare that important paintings by Sher-Gil are offered outside of India,' it added.

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