Lot 59: I Dewa Gde Raka Turas (1917-1984) 'Scene from the story of Bintang Lara'

I Dewa Gde Raka Turas (1917-1984), 'Scene from the story of Bintang Lara', Indian ink and grey wash on paper, 30 x 19 cm (incl. margin with annotations). Circa early 1950s. Inscribed with title (handwritten by Rudolf Bonnet) and artist’s name in the lower margin. Literature: Hooykaas-van Leeuwen Boomkamp, Dr. Jacoba, Sprookjes en Verhalen van Bali, Den Haag, The Netherlands, 1956, illustrated on p.72. NOTE: a copy of this book accompanies the drawing. Provenance: private collection Rudolf Bonnet, who probably acquired the drawing directly from Turas; Christie’s Amsterdam, April 21, 1998, lot 46.