Bidspirit auction | A MAQBOOL FIDA HUSAIN, INDIAN,

A MAQBOOL FIDA HUSAIN, INDIAN, OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING, ATTRIBUTED - Attributed to Maqbool Fida Husain, (Indian, 1915 - 2011), an oil painting on canvas depicting a battle scene with a warrior and horses. Signed upper right 'Husain.' Horses play a significant role in both Hindu and Islamic cultures, which made them a major theme in M.F. Husain's work. Note: Husain was born in 1915 in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India. He passed away in London in 2011. After a brief stint at the Indore Art College, Husain migrated to Mumbai and supported himself by painting cinema hoardings. In 1947 he became a founder member of the Progressive Artists' Group, and in 1968, he won the Golden Bear for his film Through the Eyes of a Painter. Provenance: according to the late collector and owner's son, the artwork is a part of the owner's late father's inheritance (Mirza Sami Baig Born, born: July 1, 1949, Hyd, India, passed away in India in 2013), which includes over 2500 artworks from India. The artworks were purchased directly from the artist in India, while Mirza Sami Baig Born made multiple trips to visit the country. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 51 x 37 in., (129.5 x 94 cm.) Condition: Good. Subtle paint loss throughout.