LOT 60
B. PRABHA
B. India, 1933 – 2001
Untitled
Oil on canvas
51 x 51 cm
Signed on upper right
PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Singapore
Sold in Christie’s Hong Kong on 29th May 2005 for HK$108,000 and subsequently at Bonham’s New Bond Street, Islamic & Indian Art Auction on 6th April 2006 – Lot 283 for GBP 16,000,
Roseberry Auction London on 26th October 2021 – Lot 548
RM 15,000 – 35,000
B. Prabha (1933–2001) was one of India’s foremost modern artists, best known for her evocative portrayals of rural women. Her distinctive style, characterised by elongated figures and quiet elegance, celebrates the dignity, resilience, and inner strength of her subjects.
This untitled oil painting depicts a lone young Indian woman in a traditional saree, rendered with Prabha’s signature grace and restraint. The simplified composition and contemplative mood emphasise the emotional presence of the figure, transforming an everyday subject into a timeless symbol of endurance and femininity. A fine example of the artist’s celebrated oeuvre, the work reflects the enduring appeal of B. Prabha’s compassionate and poetic vision.