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Lot No. 28

BAL CHHABDA
1923-2013

UNTITLED
39 x 68 in (99 x 173 cm)
Oil on canvas
1989
Signed & Dated: Verso

` 15,00,000 - 20,00,000 | $ 18,293 - 24,390

Provenance: Property from a collection based
in Mumbai.

Born in Punjab in 1923 in undivided India, Bal
Chhabda was a versatile and influential figure
known for his multifaceted personality. Recognized
as an artist, gallerist, avid collector, and filmmaker,
Chhabda’s journey in the world of creativity unfolded
through various artistic expressions. Chhabda’s
artistic journey extended beyond the boundaries
of India, with his participation in prestigious group
exhibitions in Paris and Tokyo. He received accolades,
including the Governor’s award at the Tokyo Biennale
in 1961, the Lalit Kala Akademi Award in 1965, and
a Rockefeller Fund Fellowship to travel and work in
the USA.