Lot Essay
These four works are the original designs for the famous mural, The Peace Doves, excuted for the first International Airport in New Delhi.
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The Peace Doves
Details
MAQBOOL FIDA HUSAIN (1913-2011)
The Peace Doves
signed and dated 'Husain 2 feb.'83'; further signed in Hindi (lower left)
ink on paper laid on canvas
30 5/8 x 44 7/8 in (78 x 114 cm.) each
Executed in 1983; Four works
4 (4)
The Peace Doves
signed and dated 'Husain 2 feb.'83'; further signed in Hindi (lower left)
ink on paper laid on canvas
30 5/8 x 44 7/8 in (78 x 114 cm.) each
Executed in 1983; Four works
4 (4)
Provenance
Formerly from the Collection of Chester and Davida Herwitz
Sotheby's New York, 12 June 1995, lot 171
Sotheby's New York, 12 June 1995, lot 171
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