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Roy, Jamini (Artist). Christ Carrying Cross on Path to | 00416361

Roy, Jamini (Artist). Christ Carrying Cross on Path to Calvary. Tempera on Jute, mid 1950s | Painting | FineArts | 00416361

Estimates

₹2,400,000 - 3,600,000

$32,000 - 48,000

Winning Bid

₹2,140,000

$28,535

Artwork Square Inch Rate (S.I.R)

1139.66

Lot Ratio | Hammer Price / Lower Estimate

0.89

Jamini Roy | 11 Apr 1887 – 24 Apr 1972 | National Art Treasure

ArtistJamini Roy
TitleChrist Carrying Cross on Path to Calvary
MediumTempera on Jute
Datemid 1950s
Size28.80 x 65.20 in (73.15 x 165.61 cm)
Lot Number4
Auction HouseDeRivaz & Ives
Venue / LocationOnline
Date of Auction09 March 2022
Type of AuctionOnline

Literary Reference

"It is sometimes asked why an orthodox Hindu who has never even read the New Testament should be interested in the subject of the Christ. Jamini Roy gives several reasons. In the first place, he wanted to find out if his new technique could be applied with equal effect to a subject remote from his p..."