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Lot No. 31

GURCHARAN SINGH
b. 1949

UNTITLED (TRIPTYCH)
60 x 96 in (152.4 x 243.4 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
Signed: Bottom Right (on each panel)

` 20,00,000 - 30,00,000 | $ 24,390 - 36,585

Provenance: Property from a collection based
in Mumbai.

Born in 1949 in Patiala, India, Gurcharan Singh is a highly
regarded Indian painter renowned for his exceptional
figurative artworks. He undertook his academic
pursuits at the Government College of Arts and Crafts in
Chandigarh. Singh’s artistic focus centers on individuals
hailing from economically disadvantaged backgrounds,
with a specific emphasis on marginalized and exploited
women. Notable pieces in his collection include ‘The
Red Light in Black and White’ and ‘Les Miserables’
Throughout his artistic odyssey, Singh explored the
intricate relationships between diverse elements that
shape our world. Significantly, his paintings consistently
feature a recurring theme of juxtaposing animals with
prostitutes, serving as symbolic representations that
unveil the primal nature inherent in humanity. This
approach skillfully probes the interconnections between
animal and human instincts. Gurcharan Singh’s artistic
brilliance extends beyond his chosen subject matter.