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Lot No. 149
T VAIKUNTAM

b. 1942

UNTITLED
60 x 48 in (152.4 x 122 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
2016
Signed & Dated: Bottom Right

` 40,00,000 - 60,00,000
$ 49,383 - 74,074

Provenance: Property from a collection
based in New Delhi.

This lot will be offered without a reserve.

An artist of remarkable distinction, Thota
Vaikuntam was born in 1942 in Karimnagar
district within the undivided state of
Andhra Pradesh. In 1970, he completed
his Diploma in Painting at the College of
Fine Arts and Architecture, Hyderabad, a
pivotal step that laid the foundation for
his illustrious career. Deeply rooted in his
native soil, Vaikuntam’s artistic wellspring
draws inspiration from rustic landscapes
and the life of Telangana, his birthplace.

Vaikuntam’s unparalleled expertise
comes to fruition in his portrayal of
figures, skillfully imbuing them with vitality
and realism. Each stroke, meticulously
applied, brings forth not just the
characters themselves but their stories,
experiences, and identity, down to the
intricate details of their adornments
and attire. The artist deftly employs
a rich palette, featuring quintessential
Indian hues like passionate reds, vibrant
saffrons, and resonant oranges. These
pigments, applied with finesse, impart a
remarkable three-dimensional quality to
his compositions, elevating them beyond
mere paint on canvas.