Page 276 - Manifest September 2024

Lot No. 167

HIMMAT SHAH

b. 1933
UNTITLED (ED: 1/5)
48 x 22.5 x 24 in (122 x 57 x 61 cm)
Bronze
Signed: On the reverse
` 20,00,000 - 30,00,000 | $ 24,390 - 36,585
Provenance: Property from a collection based in
New Delhi

Illustrated are two views of the presented lot

Himmat Shah is a versatile artist who has
experimented with various mediums and styles
throughout his career. However, he feels that
sculpture is the most authentic form of his artistic
expression. Growing up near the ancient Indus
Valley, Shah infused the inspiration from his
birthplace into his creations. This influence is
evident in his renowned series of terracotta and
bronze sculptures of ‘heads’ which remain his
most acclaimed works. The ‘Heads’ series, which
began in the 1970s, utilised materials such as
plaster, terracotta, and ceramics, reflecting the
deep influence of his early years in Lothal, Gujarat.

Over his career, which spans more than seventy years,
Shah has been honored with several prestigious
awards, including the Lalit Kala Akademi’s National
Award in 1956 and 1962, the Sahitya Kala Parishad
Award in 1988, and the Kalidasa Samman from the
Madhya Pradesh government.