Harendra (Haren) Das Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1921 - d. 1993

Harendra Narayan Das (1 February 1921 – 31 January 1993), better known as Haren Das, was a highly respected artist in India who worked almost exclusively in printmaking mediums. His work included engravings, linocuts, etchings, and lithographs, though he is most remembered for the technical skill of his woodcuts and wood engravings.

Haren Das followed a tradition of wood engraving that developed in the bazaars of north Calcutta in the mid-19th century. His early academic training was received partially from Ramendranath Chakravorty (1902–55), who had been influenced in color woodcut printing by the Japanese style of Ukiyo-e prints.Throughout his life Das perfected his woodcut and wood engraving techniques, sometimes producing multi-colored prints of enormous technical proficiency. Though Das created numerous etchings, aquatints, dry points and linocuts, he seldom ventured outside the realm of printmaking. Working during a time when fine art was equated with painting and sculpture, Haren Das was often criticized for working in what was then considered little more than a commercially oriented craft.

Throughout his career Das remained committed to British academic and Victorian ideals that included concepts of perfection and traditionally perceived beauty. Unlike artists such as Somnath Hore, who reacted with brutal directness to the horrors of the 1943 Bengal Famine, Haren Das remained focused upon his vision of a rural ideal. However, his bucolic images paid continuous homage to the hardworking people of India’s farms and villages.

In 1947 Das became a teacher at the Government School of Art in Calcutta, and in 1951 he became a Lecturer at the Government College of Art & Craft in the same city. His printmaking work has been exhibited and recognized in India, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Argentina and Chile.
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      • LOT OF 2 OLD BENGAL MASTER PAINTER AND PRINT ARTIST HAREN DAS SIGNED EARLY WOODCUTS
        May. 06, 2023

        LOT OF 2 OLD BENGAL MASTER PAINTER AND PRINT ARTIST HAREN DAS SIGNED EARLY WOODCUTS

        Est: $400 - $600

        Lot Of 2 Old Bengal Master Painter And Print Artist Haren Das Signed Early Woodcuts. Measures approx. 11" X 8 1/2". Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Because artwork, antiques and collectibles are known to be copied from pre-existing examples, the dating of such objects is often difficult to ascertain and opinions vary from expert to expert. Due to this, RBFineArts CFL Inc strongly suggests all potential bidders or a representative to meticulously inspect any and all items prior to bidding. Any reference to a specific time period and/or culture are only the opinion of RBFineArts CFL Inc and are not a guarantee of authenticity. If the bidder or a representative cannot inspect an item in person prior to the auction, then RBFineArts CFL Inc strongly suggests that you do not place a bid on the lot. RBfinearts CFL INC. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. 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. Please email for a condition report and photos, if desired. Emails should be received at least 48 hours in advance of the date of the auction. Please make sure you have read the Terms and Conditions* before you bid. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS! Any registration and/or bid placed by you does guarantee RBfinearts CFL Inc. you have read and will abide by the following Terms and Conditions of the sale. We do expect all bidders and buyers to abide by the contracts they agree to when bidding and finalize ALL sales regardless of any reassessment. SHIPPING POLICY: RBFINEARTS SHIPPING IS OUR DEFAULT PACKING AND SHIPPING PARTNER. All lots will be released to them once payment has been received unless we are notified by email. RBfinearts Shipping 375 E Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778 shipping@rbfinearts.net or 877-660-3243. Alexandria is the manager of RBfinearts Shipping Inc., and you may contact her with any quotes or questions. IF YOU PREFER TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE SHIPPER YOU MUST EMAIL INFO@RBFINEARTS.NET TO ADVISE OUR OFFICES OF THE ALTERNATIVE COMPANY YOU WOULD PREFER TO PACK AND SHIP YOUR ITEM/S. No property will be released for shipping or pick-up until payment is made in full. Please note that a shipping charge is not included in the sale price. Any costs associated with the shipping, packing, and transport of an item are the responsibility of the buyer. RBfinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for packing, shipping, or transport of any items from buyer’s invoice. Local Pick-up: Items for pick-up must be collected within fourteen (14) days of payment. Items remaining at RBfinearts CFL Inc offices at the expiration of fourteen (14) days past payment will be subject to storage fees of $10 per day per item. All storage fees must be paid before item/s will be released to the buyer or a representative. Any items remaining forty-five (45) calendar days following the date when the buyer completed payment on an invoice will be considered Abandoned Property of items on that invoice and will be subject to resale or disposal with no refund. Transportation for shipping of buyer's items: As a default upon payment, RBfinearts Shipping Inc. will pick up and transport your items from the offices of RBfinearts CFL Inc. ALL OTHER transport to any other third-party shipper there will be a 25.00 transport fee, there will be no exceptions for this condition. Your item/s will be transported one time per week only. Any issues with shipping or insurance are between the shipping company and the buyer. If you are not satisfied with our shipping options, please make other arrangements to ship your item and contact us about those shipping details. RBfinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for any denied claims or damages from the shipping offices the buyer chooses. RBfinearts CFL Inc. does not make any warranty, guarantee, or promise as to the performance of any shipper. RBfinearts CFL Inc. (online auction) and RBfinearts Shipping Inc. (packing and shipping) are two separate companies and should not be assumed to be the same business. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@rbfinearts.net or 352-508-5738. ***We at RBfinearts can only attribute this work based upon the quality and the presence of a signature, we are not an authentication service. We can only declare the work as attributed to based upon the factors mentioned. ***

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      • HAREN DAS (1921-1993) Untitled etching with aquatint on paper 19 1/2 x 13 i
        Mar. 28, 2023

        HAREN DAS (1921-1993) Untitled etching with aquatint on paper 19 1/2 x 13 i

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        HAREN DAS (1921-1993) Untitled etching with aquatint on paper 19 1/2 x 13 in. (49.5 x 33 cm.); 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.6 x 27 cm.)

        Christie's
      • HAREN DAS (1921-1993) With her Property; Untitled (Shop at Night); Woman at the Well; Summer Bath
        Sep. 25, 2020

        HAREN DAS (1921-1993) With her Property; Untitled (Shop at Night); Woman at the Well; Summer Bath

        Est: $2,500 - $3,500

        HAREN DAS (1921-1993) With her Property; Untitled (Shop at Night); Woman at the Well; Summer Bath signed, dated, titled, inscribed and numbered as illustrated woodcuts on paper (three); etching on paper (one) 45⁄8 x 73⁄4 in. (11.7 x 19.7 cm.) smallest plate; 10 x 133⁄8 in. (25.4 x 34 cm.) largest plate Executed in 1954, 1958 and 1985; number thirteen from an edition of twenty (one), number twenty from an edition of twenty five (one); four prints on paper Please note this lot is the property of a private individual. Provenance Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2002, 2009

        Christie's
      • HAREN DAS (1921-1993) With her Property; Untitled (Shop at Night); Woman at the Well; Summer Bath
        Mar. 20, 2020

        HAREN DAS (1921-1993) With her Property; Untitled (Shop at Night); Woman at the Well; Summer Bath

        Est: $2,500 - $3,500

        HAREN DAS (1921-1993) With her Property; Untitled (Shop at Night) ; Woman at the Well; Summer Bathsigned, dated, titled, inscribed and numbered as illustratedwoodcuts on paper (three) ; etching on paper (one) 45⁄8 x 73⁄4 in. (11.7 x 19.7 cm.) smallest plate; 10 x 133⁄8 in. (25.4 x 34 cm.) largest plateExecuted in 1954, 1958 and 1985; number thirteen from an edition of twenty (one) , number twenty from an edition of twenty five (one) ; four prints on paper

        Christie's
      • HAREN DAS (1921-1993) Woman at the Well; Shell Girls woodcut on paper; etching on paper 8 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. (20.6 x 14.3 cm.) plate; 5 7/8 x 9 5/8 in. (14.9 x 24.4 cm.) plate (2)
        Sep. 11, 2019

        HAREN DAS (1921-1993) Woman at the Well; Shell Girls woodcut on paper; etching on paper 8 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. (20.6 x 14.3 cm.) plate; 5 7/8 x 9 5/8 in. (14.9 x 24.4 cm.) plate (2)

        Est: $1,500 - $2,500

        HAREN DAS (1921-1993) Woman at the Well; Shell Girls signed and dated 'Haren Das .58', titled 'Woman at the well' and inscribed 'Wood cut.' (lower edge); signed dated 'Haren Das 62.', titled '"Shell Girls"' and inscribed 'Etching' (lower edge) woodcut on paper; etching on paper 8 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. (20.6 x 14.3 cm.) plate; 5 7/8 x 9 5/8 in. (14.9 x 24.4 cm.) plate Executed in 1958, 1962; two prints on paper

        Christie's
      • Das, Lot of 2 Wood Engravings on Paper
        May. 10, 2014

        Das, Lot of 2 Wood Engravings on Paper

        Est: $500 - $700

        Haren Das (1921-1993), lot of two wood engravings on paper, both signed lower left in pencil, one stamped "4" upper right, unframed 11" h x 8 1/2" w. Provenance: From a Quincy, MA estate.

        Kaminski Auctions
      • ¤Haren DAS (1921 - 1993) TEMPLE GATE, 1991 Bois gravé sur papier
        Dec. 03, 2007

        ¤Haren DAS (1921 - 1993) TEMPLE GATE, 1991 Bois gravé sur papier

        Est: €1,700 - €1,900

        Artcurial
      • ¤Haren DAS (1921 - 1993) WATER LILY, 1990 Linogravure sur papier
        Dec. 03, 2007

        ¤Haren DAS (1921 - 1993) WATER LILY, 1990 Linogravure sur papier

        Est: €1,700 - €1,900

        Artcurial
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