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      • SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015) Charging horse
        Oct. 23, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015) Charging horse

        Est: £600 - £800

        SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015) Charging horse SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015) Charging horse Signed and dated 'Sunil Das 1960' lower left Crayon on board 48 x 38 cm (18 7/8 x 15 in.) Provenance With Artistic Royal Studio, New Delhi, 1966

        Chiswick Auctions
      • ATTR TO SUNIL DAS INDIAN BULL CHARCOAL PAINTING
        Sep. 07, 2024

        ATTR TO SUNIL DAS INDIAN BULL CHARCOAL PAINTING

        Est: $100 - $150

        Sunil Das, Indian, 1939 to 2015, charcoal painting on paper depicting a portrait of a bull from the Bull series. Signed lower to the center. Sunil Das was an Indian expressionist painter. He is known for the paintings in his Bull Series and his piece Woman. He was the founder member of Society of Contemporary Artists. Sunil Das was one of India's most important post modernist painters. He went through different styles of painting throughout his career. Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Art, Animal Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.

        Antique Arena Inc
      • ATTR TO SUNIL DAS INDIAN BULL MIXED MEDIA PAINTING
        Jun. 29, 2024

        ATTR TO SUNIL DAS INDIAN BULL MIXED MEDIA PAINTING

        Est: $100 - $150

        Attributed to Sunil Das, Indian, 1939 to 2015, charcoal and watercolor painting on paper depicting a portrait of a bull from the Bull series. Signed lower right. Sunil Das was an Indian expressionist painter. He is known for the paintings in his Bull Series and his piece Woman. He was the founder member of Society of Contemporary Artists. Sunil Das was one of India's most important post modernist painters. He went through different styles of painting throughout his career. Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Art, Animal Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.

        Antique Arena Inc
      • ATTR TO SUNIL DAS INDIAN BULL CHARCOAL PAINTING
        Jun. 29, 2024

        ATTR TO SUNIL DAS INDIAN BULL CHARCOAL PAINTING

        Est: $100 - $150

        Sunil Das, Indian, 1939 to 2015, charcoal painting on paper depicting a portrait of a bull from the Bull series. Signed lower to the center. Sunil Das was an Indian expressionist painter. He is known for the paintings in his Bull Series and his piece Woman. He was the founder member of Society of Contemporary Artists. Sunil Das was one of India's most important post modernist painters. He went through different styles of painting throughout his career. Modern and Contemporary Indian Fine Art, Animal Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.

        Antique Arena Inc
      • Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Paysage rural en Algérie', aquarelle et encre
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Paysage rural en Algérie', aquarelle et encre

        Est: CHF500 - CHF600

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Paysage rural en Algérie', aquarelle et encre sur papier, signé en bas à droite et daté 1963. 49.5 x 64.5 cm

        Dogny Auction
      • Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Chevaux tête-bêche', sépia sur papier
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Chevaux tête-bêche', sépia sur papier

        Est: CHF500 - CHF600

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Chevaux tête-bêche', sépia sur papier, signé en bas à droite et daté 1963. 43.5 x 54 cm

        Dogny Auction
      • Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Cavalier et son cheval ruant', encre sur papier
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Cavalier et son cheval ruant', encre sur papier

        Est: CHF600 - CHF800

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Cavalier et son cheval ruant', encre sur papier, signé en bas à droite et daté 1963. 46 x 60 cm

        Dogny Auction
      • Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Toreador', aquarelle
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Toreador', aquarelle

        Est: CHF800 - CHF1,200

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Toreador', aquarelle et encre sur papier, signé en haut à droite et daté 1963. 50 x 64 cm

        Dogny Auction
      • Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Paysans en Algérie', aquarelle et encre
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Paysans en Algérie', aquarelle et encre

        Est: CHF500 - CHF600

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Paysans en Algérie', aquarelle et encre sur papier, signé en bas à droite et daté 1963. 49.5 x 64.5 cm

        Dogny Auction
      • Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Cheval en mouvement', fusain sur papier
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Cheval en mouvement', fusain sur papier

        Est: CHF800 - CHF1,200

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015),Cheval en mouvement, fusain sur papier, signé en bas à gauche et daté 1963. 30.5 x 42 cm

        Dogny Auction
      • Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Chevaux', aquarelle et encre
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Chevaux', aquarelle et encre

        Est: CHF600 - CHF800

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Chevaux' , aquarelle et encre sur papier, signé en bas à droite et daté 1963. 49.5 x 65.5 cm

        Dogny Auction
      • Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Jument et son poulain', aquarelle
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Jument et son poulain', aquarelle

        Est: CHF600 - CHF800

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Jument et son poulain', aquarelle sur papier, annoté de diverses inscriptions et cachet, signé en bas à droite et daté 1963. 49.5 x 64 cm

        Dogny Auction
      • Sunil DAS (1939-2015), Cavalier et son cheval, pastel sur papier
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015), Cavalier et son cheval, pastel sur papier

        Est: CHF500 - CHF600

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015), Cavalier et son cheval, pastel sur papier, signé en bas à droite et daté 1963. 49.5 x 64 cm

        Dogny Auction
      • Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Chevaux', pastel sur papier
        Jun. 20, 2024

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Chevaux', pastel sur papier

        Est: CHF600 - CHF800

        Sunil DAS (1939-2015) 'Chevaux', pastel sur papier, signé en bas à gauche et daté 1962. 52.5 x 69 cm On y joint une gravure "Chevaux", signé en bas à droite et daté 1963. (piqûres et salissures). 50 x 65 cm

        Dogny Auction
      • Sunil Das, Indian 1939-2015
        Jun. 19, 2024

        Sunil Das, Indian 1939-2015

        Est: £600 - £800

        Sunil Das, Indian 1939-2015 Charcoal drawing of a bull, 95 cm x 60 cm  Sunil Das was one of India's most important post-modernist painters adopting different styles of painting throughout his career. He joined the Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata in 1955, then won a French Government Scholarship to study at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He rose to prominence early when he became the only Indian artist to win the Lalit Kala Akademi’s national award while still an undergraduate student, in 1959 receiving the award again in 1978. In 2014 the Government of India conferred upon Sunil its fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri. Known for his expressive drawings of horses and bulls, Das visited Spain in the 1960s and after witnessing a series of bullfights, made several drawings and paintings of bulls. His flawless drawings capture the speed, power, and energy, of the animals, symbolic of the energy, aggression, and power, of modern times and of his own untamed youthful spirit and a sense of liberation.

        Roseberys
      • SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015)
        Jun. 18, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015)

        Est: £1,000 - £2,000

        SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015) SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015) Bull signed 'Sunil Das' (lower right) charcoal on paper 91 x 59 cm. (35 3/4 x 23 1/4 in.)

        Chiswick Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015)
        Jun. 18, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015)

        Est: £1,000 - £2,000

        SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015) SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015) Horse signed 'Sunil Das' (lower left) charcoal on paper 91 x 59 cm. (35 3/4 x 23 1/4 in.)

        Chiswick Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015)
        Jun. 18, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015)

        Est: £600 - £800

        SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015) SUNIL DAS (INDIAN, 1939-2015) Charging horse signed and dated 'Sunil Das 1960' (lower left) crayon on board 48 x 38 cm (18 7/8 x 15 in.) Provenance With Artistic Royal Studio, New Delhi, 1966

        Chiswick Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) "MEMORY OF SPAIN" -62, 2002 SIGNED & DATED SUNIL 2002 ON TOP RIGHT, INK ON PA
        Jun. 06, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) "MEMORY OF SPAIN" -62, 2002 SIGNED & DATED SUNIL 2002 ON TOP RIGHT, INK ON PA

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015)  "MEMORY OF SPAIN" -62, 2002 SIGNED & DATED SUNIL 2002 ON TOP RIGHT, INK ON PAPER 13.5 x 22 inches Provenance:  Acquired Directly Through The Artist  Acquired Via Dhoomimal Gallery Circa 2020

        Plakas Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""HORSE"" SIGNED & DATED 2007
        Jun. 06, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""HORSE"" SIGNED & DATED 2007

        Est: £2,000 - £3,000

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) "HORSE" SIGNED & DATED 2007 Pencil and Charcoal on Paper Size: 16.5 x 12 inches Acquired Directly Through The Artist Property Of An Italian Gentleman  Footnotes: Sunil Das, a prominent post-modernist figure in Indian art, has consistently defied artistic stagnation by embracing various styles throughout his career. Recognizing the weight of responsibility that accompanies his status as a celebrated painter, Das remains deeply committed to connecting with ordinary people emotions and the realities they face, particularly those at the grassroots level. Initially renowned for his extraordinary horse drawings, producing a staggering 7000 pieces between 1950 and 1960, Sunil Das underwent a transformation during a 1962 visit to Spain when he became enamoured with the electrifying world of bullfights Now in his sixties, Sunil Das reflects on his extensive career, marked by nine to ten distinct phases, each characterized by exceptional skill and unwavering integrity. He has fluidly transitioned from one artistic style to another throughout his artistic journey. Das creative process is a testament to his profound connection with the subject matter. He interprets and conceptualizes authentic feelings about reality, transmuting them in the crucible of his mind before expressing them on canvas. This artistic alchemy involves relentless exploration of colours and shapes until they converge into the desired composition, akin to a conductor harmonizing various instruments into a symphonic masterpiece. Sunil Das’s transformative journey took him to Europe on a French art scholarship, where he studied at the prestigious Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts. A few months in Spain sparked his enduring passion for horses and bulls. Additionally, his artistic influences include his study of sculpture in Santiniketan, Kolkata, and graphic art in Paris. The resulting fusion of structural rigidity and depth from these influences is evident in his artworks. Sunil Das’s canvases transcend the physical attributes of his subjects, delving into their associative qualities. Although he occasionally portrays human figures, his depictions are often skewed, bordering on macabre surrealism. His series on women, particularly those with enigmatic, beguiling eyes, conveys a range of emotions, including the sensual, and underscores the societal pressures experienced by women. In his artistic palette, Sunil Das predominantly shuns vibrant or warm colours, opting instead for soft browns, mauves, and whites in the background to amplify the drama of life. His artistic ethos blends talent with tireless effort, relying on suggestion and minimalism to convey powerful messages. While his forms may appear surreal, they possess a morbid fascination, serving as a reflection on the inhumanity within humanity. Sunil Das achieved a remarkable feat by being the sole Indian artist to receive a National Award, the Shiromani Kala Puraskar, while still an undergraduate at the Government College of Art and Craft in Kolkata. His prolific career includes participation in numerous exhibitions, and his works are held in esteemed collections, including those of the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, the Glenbarra Art Museum in Japan, and the Ludwig Museum in Germany.

        Plakas Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""RAGING BULL"" SIGNED & DATED JAN 90
        Jun. 06, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""RAGING BULL"" SIGNED & DATED JAN 90

        Est: £2,500 - £3,500

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015)  "RAGING BULL" SIGNED & DATED JAN 90 Pencil and Charcoal on Paper Size: 29.5 x 22 inches Acquired Directly Through The Artist Property Of An Italian Gentleman  Footnotes: Sunil Das, a prominent post-modernist figure in Indian art, has consistently defied artistic stagnation by embracing various styles throughout his career. Recognizing the weight of responsibility that accompanies his status as a celebrated painter, Das remains deeply committed to connecting with ordinary people emotions and the realities they face, particularly those at the grassroots level. Initially renowned for his extraordinary horse drawings, producing a staggering 7000 pieces between 1950 and 1960, Sunil Das underwent a transformation during a 1962 visit to Spain when he became enamoured with the electrifying world of bullfights Now in his sixties, Sunil Das reflects on his extensive career, marked by nine to ten distinct phases, each characterized by exceptional skill and unwavering integrity. He has fluidly transitioned from one artistic style to another throughout his artistic journey. Das creative process is a testament to his profound connection with the subject matter. He interprets and conceptualizes authentic feelings about reality, transmuting them in the crucible of his mind before expressing them on canvas. This artistic alchemy involves relentless exploration of colours and shapes until they converge into the desired composition, akin to a conductor harmonizing various instruments into a symphonic masterpiece. Sunil Das’s transformative journey took him to Europe on a French art scholarship, where he studied at the prestigious Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts. A few months in Spain sparked his enduring passion for horses and bulls. Additionally, his artistic influences include his study of sculpture in Santiniketan, Kolkata, and graphic art in Paris. The resulting fusion of structural rigidity and depth from these influences is evident in his artworks. Sunil Das’s canvases transcend the physical attributes of his subjects, delving into their associative qualities. Although he occasionally portrays human figures, his depictions are often skewed, bordering on macabre surrealism. His series on women, particularly those with enigmatic, beguiling eyes, conveys a range of emotions, including the sensual, and underscores the societal pressures experienced by women. In his artistic palette, Sunil Das predominantly shuns vibrant or warm colours, opting instead for soft browns, mauves, and whites in the background to amplify the drama of life. His artistic ethos blends talent with tireless effort, relying on suggestion and minimalism to convey powerful messages. While his forms may appear surreal, they possess a morbid fascination, serving as a reflection on the inhumanity within humanity. Sunil Das achieved a remarkable feat by being the sole Indian artist to receive a National Award, the Shiromani Kala Puraskar, while still an undergraduate at the Government College of Art and Craft in Kolkata. His prolific career includes participation in numerous exhibitions, and his works are held in esteemed collections, including those of the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, the Glenbarra Art Museum in Japan, and the Ludwig Museum in Germany.

        Plakas Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""GALLOPING HORSE"" SIGNED & DATED JAN 90
        Jun. 06, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""GALLOPING HORSE"" SIGNED & DATED JAN 90

        Est: £2,000 - £3,000

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) "GALLOPING HORSE" SIGNED & DATED JAN 90 Pencil and Charcoal on Paper Size: 27.5 x 22 inches Acquired Directly Through The Artist Property Of An Italian Gentleman  Footnotes: Sunil Das, a prominent post-modernist figure in Indian art, has consistently defied artistic stagnation by embracing various styles throughout his career. Recognizing the weight of responsibility that accompanies his status as a celebrated painter, Das remains deeply committed to connecting with ordinary people emotions and the realities they face, particularly those at the grassroots level. Initially renowned for his extraordinary horse drawings, producing a staggering 7000 pieces between 1950 and 1960, Sunil Das underwent a transformation during a 1962 visit to Spain when he became enamoured with the electrifying world of bullfights Now in his sixties, Sunil Das reflects on his extensive career, marked by nine to ten distinct phases, each characterized by exceptional skill and unwavering integrity. He has fluidly transitioned from one artistic style to another throughout his artistic journey. Das creative process is a testament to his profound connection with the subject matter. He interprets and conceptualizes authentic feelings about reality, transmuting them in the crucible of his mind before expressing them on canvas. This artistic alchemy involves relentless exploration of colours and shapes until they converge into the desired composition, akin to a conductor harmonizing various instruments into a symphonic masterpiece. Sunil Das’s transformative journey took him to Europe on a French art scholarship, where he studied at the prestigious Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts. A few months in Spain sparked his enduring passion for horses and bulls. Additionally, his artistic influences include his study of sculpture in Santiniketan, Kolkata, and graphic art in Paris. The resulting fusion of structural rigidity and depth from these influences is evident in his artworks. Sunil Das’s canvases transcend the physical attributes of his subjects, delving into their associative qualities. Although he occasionally portrays human figures, his depictions are often skewed, bordering on macabre surrealism. His series on women, particularly those with enigmatic, beguiling eyes, conveys a range of emotions, including the sensual, and underscores the societal pressures experienced by women. In his artistic palette, Sunil Das predominantly shuns vibrant or warm colours, opting instead for soft browns, mauves, and whites in the background to amplify the drama of life. His artistic ethos blends talent with tireless effort, relying on suggestion and minimalism to convey powerful messages. While his forms may appear surreal, they possess a morbid fascination, serving as a reflection on the inhumanity within humanity. Sunil Das achieved a remarkable feat by being the sole Indian artist to receive a National Award, the Shiromani Kala Puraskar, while still an undergraduate at the Government College of Art and Craft in Kolkata. His prolific career includes participation in numerous exhibitions, and his works are held in esteemed collections, including those of the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, the Glenbarra Art Museum in Japan, and the Ludwig Museum in Germany.

        Plakas Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""BULL"" WATERCOLOUR & CHARCOAL ON PAPER
        May. 14, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""BULL"" WATERCOLOUR & CHARCOAL ON PAPER

        Est: £1,500 - £2,500

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015)  ""BULL"" WATERCOLOUR & CHARCOAL ON PAPER Length x Width: 47 x 35cm~

        Plakas Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS WATERCOLOR OF BULL
        Apr. 14, 2024

        SUNIL DAS WATERCOLOR OF BULL

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        Watercolor and charcoal on paper of buffalo by Sunil Das (1939-2015). Sunil Das was an Indian expressionist painter. He is known for the paintings of his Bull series and women. He was the founding member of Society of Contemporary Artists. He joined the Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata in 1955. Then he won a French Government Scholarship to study at the Ecole des Beaux - Arts in Paris. He won the prestigiousShiromari Kala Purushkar for his artistic excellence while studying his undergraduate degree at the Government College of Art and Craft Kolkata. He had 88 solo exhibitions across the world including having his work included in theParis Biennale. Not framed, signed at bottom right of image. Good condition. Shipping 35 1/2in x 33in, 1 pound.

        White's Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Untitled (Radha) acrylic on canvas 31 7⁄8 x 31 ¾ in.
        Mar. 27, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Untitled (Radha) acrylic on canvas 31 7⁄8 x 31 ¾ in.

        Est: $2,500 - $3,500

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Untitled (Radha) acrylic on canvas 31 7⁄8 x 31 ¾ in. (81 x 80.6 cm.)

        Christie's
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Untitled acrylic on canvas 31 7⁄8 x 31 ¾ in. (81 x 80
        Mar. 27, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Untitled acrylic on canvas 31 7⁄8 x 31 ¾ in. (81 x 80

        Est: $2,500 - $3,500

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Untitled acrylic on canvas 31 7⁄8 x 31 ¾ in. (81 x 80.6 cm.)

        Christie's
      • 1965 Sunil Das Mixed Media Horse Head Collage
        Mar. 24, 2024

        1965 Sunil Das Mixed Media Horse Head Collage

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        DAS, Sunil, (Indian, 1939-2015): Unusual abstract depiction of a horse head, Mixed Media, Acrylic/Oil/applied shells on canvas, signed and dated 1965 in chalk verso, 44.5" x 16", original New American Framing Co., Calcutta, frame 47" x 17.5". Condition: Several spots of paint flake and loss.

        Amero Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) "HORSES" SIGNED ON BOTTOM RIGHT, PENCIL & CHARCOAL ON PAPER
        Feb. 16, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) "HORSES" SIGNED ON BOTTOM RIGHT, PENCIL & CHARCOAL ON PAPER

        Est: £1,200 - £1,600

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) "HORSES" SIGNED ON BOTTOM RIGHT, PENCIL & CHARCOAL ON PAPER Size: 27 x 21.5 inches Provenance: Private U.K. collection Footnotes: Sunil Das, a prominent post-modernist figure in Indian art, has consistently defied artistic stagnation by embracing various styles throughout his career. Recognizing the weight of responsibility that accompanies his status as a celebrated painter, Das remains deeply committed to connecting with ordinary people emotions and the realities they face, particularly those at the grassroots level. Initially renowned for his extraordinary horse drawings, producing a staggering 7000 pieces between 1950 and 1960, Sunil Das underwent a transformation during a 1962 visit to Spain when he became enamoured with the electrifying world of bullfights Now in his sixties, Sunil Das reflects on his extensive career, marked by nine to ten distinct phases, each characterized by exceptional skill and unwavering integrity. He has fluidly transitioned from one artistic style to another throughout his artistic journey. Das creative process is a testament to his profound connection with the subject matter. He interprets and conceptualizes authentic feelings about reality, transmuting them in the crucible of his mind before expressing them on canvas. This artistic alchemy involves relentless exploration of colours and shapes until they converge into the desired composition, akin to a conductor harmonizing various instruments into a symphonic masterpiece. Sunil Das's transformative journey took him to Europe on a French art scholarship, where he studied at the prestigious Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts. A few months in Spain sparked his enduring passion for horses and bulls. Additionally, his artistic influences include his study of sculpture in Santiniketan, Kolkata, and graphic art in Paris. The resulting fusion of structural rigidity and depth from these influences is evident in his artworks. Sunil Das's canvases transcend the physical attributes of his subjects, delving into their associative qualities. Although he occasionally portrays human figures, his depictions are often skewed, bordering on macabre surrealism. His series on women, particularly those with enigmatic, beguiling eyes, conveys a range of emotions, including the sensual, and underscores the societal pressures experienced by women. In his artistic palette, Sunil Das predominantly shuns vibrant or warm colours, opting instead for soft browns, mauves, and whites in the background to amplify the drama of life. His artistic ethos blends talent with tireless effort, relying on suggestion and minimalism to convey powerful messages. While his forms may appear surreal, they possess a morbid fascination, serving as a reflection on the inhumanity within humanity. Sunil Das achieved a remarkable feat by being the sole Indian artist to receive a National Award, the Shiromani Kala Puraskar, while still an undergraduate at the Government College of Art and Craft in Kolkata. His prolific career includes participation in numerous exhibitions, and his works are held in esteemed collections, including those of the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, the Glenbarra Art Museum in Japan, and the Ludwig Museum in Germany.

        Plakas Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""BULL""
        Feb. 16, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""BULL""

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015)  ""BULL""  Charcoal on paper  36 x 23 inches Property of a British Based Bengali Family

        Plakas Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""BULL""
        Feb. 16, 2024

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""BULL""

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015)  ""BULL""  Charcoal on paper  36 x 23 inches Property of a British Based Bengali Family

        Plakas Auctions
      • Sunil Das (1939 - 2015) - Untitled (Bull and Man)
        Dec. 20, 2023

        Sunil Das (1939 - 2015) - Untitled (Bull and Man)

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        Sunil Das (1939 - 2015) Untitled (Bull and Man) charcoal on paper 23.25 x 29 in. (58.9 cm. x 74 cm.)

        ARTIANA
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""GALLOPING HORSE""
        Nov. 13, 2023

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""GALLOPING HORSE""

        Est: £1,500 - £2,500

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) "GALLOPING HORSE" Signed lower right Charcoal and Pencil on Paper 29.5 x 21.5 inches Ref: 1. Saffronart Mumbai, Lot 10, 18-19 May 2022 2. Christies NYC Lot 239 dated 11 th March 2019 3. Rosebery’s London – Lot 284 dated 14 th June 2023 Provenance: Private UK collection, Property of a British Lady Footnotes: Sunil Das, a prominent post-modernist figure in Indian art, has consistently defied artistic stagnation by embracing various styles throughout his career. Recognizing the weight of responsibility that accompanies his status as a celebrated painter, Das remains deeply committed to connecting with ordinary people's emotions and the realities they face, particularly those at the grassroots level.Initially renowned for his extraordinary horse drawings, producing a staggering 7000 pieces between 1950 and 1960, Sunil Das underwent a transformation during a 1962 visit to Spain when he became enamoured with the electrifying world of bullfights.Now in his sixties, Sunil Das reflects on his extensive career, marked by nine to ten distinct phases, each characterized by exceptional skill and unwavering integrity. He has fluidly transitioned from one artistic style to another throughout his artistic journey.Das's creative process is a testament to his profound connection with the subject matter. He interprets and conceptualizes authentic feelings about reality, transmuting them in the crucible of his mind before expressing them on canvas. This artistic alchemy involves relentless exploration of colours and shapes until they converge into the desired composition, akin to a conductor harmonizing various instruments into a symphonic masterpiece.Sunil Das's transformative journey took him to Europe on a French art scholarship, where he studied at the prestigious Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts. A few months in Spain sparked his enduring passion for horses and bulls. Additionally, his artistic influences include his study of sculpture in Santiniketan, Kolkata, and graphic art in Paris. The resulting fusion of structural rigidity and depth from these influences is evident in his artworks.Sunil Das's canvases transcend the physical attributes of his subjects, delving into their associative qualities. Although he occasionally portrays human figures, his depictions are often skewed, bordering on macabre surrealism. His series on women, particularly those with enigmatic, beguiling eyes, conveys a range of emotions, including the sensual, and underscores the societal pressures experienced by women.In his artistic palette, Sunil Das predominantly shuns vibrant or warm colours, opting instead for soft browns, mauves, and whites in the background to amplify the drama of life. His artistic ethos blends talent with tireless effort, relying on suggestion and minimalism to convey powerful messages. While his forms may appear surreal, they possess a morbid fascination, serving as a reflection on the inhumanity within humanity.Sunil Das achieved a remarkable feat by being the sole Indian artist to receive a National Award, the Shiromani Kala Puraskar, while still an undergraduate at the Government College of Art and Craft in Kolkata. His prolific career includes participation in numerous exhibitions, and his works are held in esteemed collections, including those of the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, the Glenbarra Art Museum in Japan, and the Ludwig Museum in Germany.

        Plakas Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""HORSE"" 2000
        Nov. 13, 2023

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""HORSE"" 2000

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""HORSE"" 2000 Charcoal on paper  35.5 x 23 inches  Certificate of authenticity comes accompanied with this piece by the Artist Sunil Das Private Collection Chicago

        Plakas Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""BULL"" 2000
        Nov. 13, 2023

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""BULL"" 2000

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) ""BULL"" 2000 Charcoal on paper  35.5 x 23 inches  Certificate of authenticity comes accompanied with this piece by the Artist Sunil Das Private Collection Chicago

        Plakas Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015)
        Jul. 25, 2023

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015)

        Est: £700 - £1,000

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Untitled, bull study signed Sunil Das (lower right) charcoal on buff paper 90 x 56 cm Sunil Das, known for his bold and expressive paintings. Das's paintings often depict animals, particularly bulls and horses, which became his signature subjects. He was fascinated by their strength, movement, and symbolic significance. His works captured the raw energy and vitality of these creatures through dynamic brushwork and a vibrant color palette. Das's bold and expressive style drew inspiration from the works of the Expressionist movement. During the 1960s, Das spent several years in Paris, France, where he further developed his artistic style and participated in exhibitions. He gained recognition both in India and internationally for his powerful and emotionally charged paintings. His works were often characteriSed by thick impasto, energetic brushstrokes, and a sense of immediacy.

        Chiswick Auctions
      • Sunil Das (Indian, 1939-2015) …
        Jun. 14, 2023

        Sunil Das (Indian, 1939-2015) …

        Est: £500 - £700

        Sunil Das (Indian, 1939-2015) Untitled (sketch of a Bull) charcoal on paper 90x58 Provenance: Private UK Collection 

        Roseberys
      • Sunil Das (Indian, 1939-2015) …
        Jun. 14, 2023

        Sunil Das (Indian, 1939-2015) …

        Est: £500 - £700

        Sunil Das (Indian, 1939-2015) Untitled (sketch of a Bull) charcoal on paper 90x58 Provenance: Private UK Collection 

        Roseberys
      • Sunil Das (Indian, 1939-2015) …
        Jun. 14, 2023

        Sunil Das (Indian, 1939-2015) …

        Est: £500 - £700

        Sunil Das (Indian, 1939-2015) Untitled (sketch of a Bull) charcoal on paper 90x58 Provenance: Private UK Collection 

        Roseberys
      • Sunil Das (Indian, 1939-2015), Untitled, Mixed med…
        Jun. 14, 2023

        Sunil Das (Indian, 1939-2015), Untitled, Mixed med…

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Sunil Das (Indian, 1939-2015), Untitled, Mixed media on rice paper laid on paper, Signed 'SUNIL DAS' lower right 26.5 x 38.5 cm. (10 ⅜ x 15 ⅛ in.) Executed circa early 1970s Provenance: The Surya Collection: Property from Mrs Ute Rettberg

        Roseberys
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Untitled (Self Portrait) oil on canvas 10 x 10 in. (2
        Mar. 28, 2023

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Untitled (Self Portrait) oil on canvas 10 x 10 in. (2

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Untitled (Self Portrait) oil on canvas 10 x 10 in. (25.4 x 25.4 cm.)

        Christie's
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015)
        Mar. 08, 2023

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015)

        Est: £500 - £700

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Property from a Private Collection SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Study of a Bull signed Sunil Das (lower left) charcoal on buff paper 58.5 x 91 cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Chicago, by 2008 Private collection Massachusetts, by 2018 Sunil Das is known for his expressionistic and figurative paintings. He was one of the pioneers of modern South Asian art. He painted mostly figurative subjects, which he depicted in an expressive and often emotional way. His paintings are characterised by their dynamic compositions and powerful sense of movement.

        Chiswick Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS (1939-2015)
        Mar. 08, 2023

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015)

        Est: £500 - £700

        SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Property from a Private Collection SUNIL DAS (1939-2015) Raging Bull signed Sunil Das (lower left) charcoal 58.5 x 91 cm PROVENANCE: Private collection, Chicago, by 2008 Private collection Massachusetts, by 2018 Sunil Das is known for his expressionistic and figurative paintings. He was one of the pioneers of modern South Asian art. He painted mostly figurative subjects, which he depicted in an expressive and often emotional way. His paintings are characterised by their dynamic compositions and powerful sense of movement.

        Chiswick Auctions
      • SUNIL DAS : Horse
        Mar. 05, 2023

        SUNIL DAS : Horse

        Est: RM5,000 - RM12,000

        Das’ style of work is very original and shows no specific influence. He had risen to fame like MF Hussain with his famous paintings of horses, to the extent that he was nicknamed ‘Ghora Das’ ( Hindi which means Horse Das) Like Hussain, Das was inspired by the force and strength of the moving horse. The horses and the bull ( inspired from his visit to Spain and witnessing the Bull Fighting ) have appeared more than 7000 times in Das’s works. Whatever medium Das worked on, he effortlessly mastered. Not one to be stuck to one style, Das experimented and worked on various series and mediums. His works involve the quick use of the brush and pen to create masterpieces that have a dynamic effect, potent with power.

        KLAS Art Auction
      • SUNIL DAS : Galloping Horse
        Mar. 05, 2023

        SUNIL DAS : Galloping Horse

        Est: RM5,000 - RM12,000

        Sunil Das was a Master Modern Indian Artist from Bengal. He joined Government College of Arts & Craft, Calcutta, 1954–59. Extremely successful right from his college days, Das has been extremely well lauded by art critics, the press, artists and the art and culture glitterati across the world. Das was the youngest artist to have won the National Award, “The Taj Shiromani Kala Puraskar” recipient of the much-coveted Government of India’s 4th Highest Civilian Award, “The Padma Shri” (2014). Highly talented Das has done shows all across the world, got fame as early as while he was still in college, the youngest recipient of the “Lalit Kala Academy Awards” and received a scholarship to study at L’Ecole Nationale supérieure des Beaux-arts, Paris in 1961–63.

        KLAS Art Auction
      • SUNIL DAS : Two Galloping Horses
        Mar. 05, 2023

        SUNIL DAS : Two Galloping Horses

        Est: RM5,000 - RM12,000

        One of India’s important post-modernist painters, Sunil Das rose to prominence with his drawing of horses. “I must have done 7000 horses between 1950 to 60,” he says. “In 1962, I went to Spain, where I was fascinated by the bull fights.” Sunil Das’s paintings not only express the physical attributes of his subjects but also their associative ones. Every once in a while he paints human beings, but his depiction of the human anatomy is skewed, to a point that it almost borders on macabre surrealism. Hardly ever painting in loud or warm colours, Sunil Das uses soft brown, mauve and white in the background to bring out the drama of life. He blends talent with hard work. He works by suggestion and minimalism.

        KLAS Art Auction
      • INDIA-SUNIL DAS 1939-2015 OIL ON CANVAS UNTITLED 40" X 36"
        Jan. 21, 2023

        INDIA-SUNIL DAS 1939-2015 OIL ON CANVAS UNTITLED 40" X 36"

        Est: $2,000 - $4,000

        ***We at RBFineArts can only attribute this work to SUNIL DAS 1939-2015 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.***. Additional photos available upon request. From A Single Texas Estate By The Way Of India. INDIA-SUNIL DAS 1939-2015 Oil On Canvas Untitled And Unframed 40" x 36". 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. 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 guaranteed RBFineArts CFL Inc. you have read and will abide by the following Terms and Conditions of the sale. Transportation of buyer's items: For a charge of 15.00 per invoice, RBFineArts Shipping Inc. will pick up and transport your item's 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. The buyer is responsible for paying for shipping, packing, and transport, etc. RBFineArts CFL Inc. is not responsible for packing, shipping, or transport of any items from buyer's invoice. *Please see terms and conditions for additional information on payment and shipping options. Please note shipping is NOT included in the sale, you will have to pay for shipping. If you are not satisfied with our shipping options, please arrange shipping for your item and contact us about the shipping details. SHIPPING AND PACKING & INSURANCE: RBFineArts uses a 3rd Party Preferred shipping and packing company. Arrangements and costs are the sole responsibility of the buyer. YOU MUST EMAIL INFO@RBFINEARTS.NET TO ADVISE OUR OFFICES OF THE COMPANY YOU WOULD PREFER TO PACK AND SHIP YOUR ITEM/S. No property will be released until payment is made in full and we have been advised of your preferred shipper. 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. Items must be shipped within fourteen (14) days of payment. Items remaining at RBFineArts CFL Inc.'s 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 a shipper. 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 of buyer's items: For a charge of 15.00 per invoice, 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. RBFineArts CFL Inc. is not responsible for any denied claims or damages from the shipping offices the buyer chooses. Any issues with shipping or insurance are between the shipping company and the buyer. Please note local packers and shippers in our area, RBFineArts CFL Inc. is not making any warranty, guarantee, or promise as to the performance of any shipper selected from the list.US Pak N Ship 252 W. Ardice Ave. Eustis, FL 32726 352-483-0405 or sales@uspaknship.com ($25.00 fee charge for the delivery)RBFineArts Shipping 375 E Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, Fl 32778 shipping@rbfinearts.net or 877-660-3243. ($15.00 fee charge for pick up).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. (online auction) and RBFineArts Shipping Inc. (packing and shipping) are two separate companies and should NOT be assumed to be the same business.

        RB Fine Arts
      • Sunil Das (Indian, 1939 - 2015), Untitled (Abstract), Mixed media on rice p
        Oct. 28, 2022

        Sunil Das (Indian, 1939 - 2015), Untitled (Abstract), Mixed media on rice p

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Sunil Das (Indian, 1939 - 2015), Untitled (Abstract), Mixed media on rice paper laid on paper, Signed 'SUNIL DAS' center right 21.1 x 40.2 cm. (8 ¼ x 15 ¾ in.) Executed circa early 1970s Provenance: The Surya Collection: Property from Mrs Ute Rettberg Das has the distinction of being the only Indian artist to have won a National Award (the Shiromani Kala Puraskar) while still an undergraduate at the Government College of Art and Craft, kolkata. Besides having been featured in several exhibitions, his works are also a part of the collections of renowned museums such as the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, the Glenbarra Art Museum, Japan, and the Ludwig Museum, Germany. Please refer to department for condition report

        Roseberys
      • Sunil Das (Indian, b.1939), Untitled, Mixed media on rice paper laid on pap
        Oct. 28, 2022

        Sunil Das (Indian, b.1939), Untitled, Mixed media on rice paper laid on pap

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Sunil Das (Indian, b.1939), Untitled, Mixed media on rice paper laid on paper, Signed 'SUNIL DAS' lower right 26.5 x 38.5 cm. (10 ⅜ x 15 ⅛ in.) Executed circa early 1970s Provenance: The Surya Collection: Property from Mrs Ute Rettberg Please refer to department for condition report

        Roseberys
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