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The portrait was rediscovered recently and is expected to fetch up to $2.8 million at a rare auction appearance for Amrita Sher-Gil's work.
One of
India’s most prominent modern artists, Amrita Sher-Gil will have her long-forgotten painting go under the hammer for the first time.
The portrait was rediscovered recently and is expected to fetch up to $2.8 million at a rare auction appearance for the painter's work. Called ‘Portrait of Denyse’, the painting depicts one of the artist’s friend,
art critic Denyse Proutaux. The lady in painting can be seen wearing a red velvet dress in front of flowers.