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THUKRAL AND TAGRA
(b. 1976 and 1979)
Chapter 9: Buddha - The Single Player A,B
2017
270 gsm gold foil on gf smith paper
29.5 x 21.5 in (74.8 x 54.9 cm)
Rs 2,00,000 - 3,00,000
$ 3,125 - 4,690
(Diptych)
Tenth from a limited edition of ten
This lot is offered at NO RESERVE