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THBKrishen Khanna, Woman with Basket
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Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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LiveApr 22, 2026
A stellar selection of Modern art includes Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe, a Claude Howell triptych and works by K.Khanna, A. Pomodoro, Christo, E. Vicente and A. Archipenko, to mention a few. Design and studio furniture anchored by pieces from GK Bennett, J. Brooks, Maison Jansen, Warren Platner, F.L. Wright, Le Corbusier, Royer and G. Nelson for Miller. Sculptural jewelry by A. Pomodoro, ARKIS, Maija Neimanis, Sasa, Seven Fingers, Tom Herman, and Petr Hora, among others. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
(Indian, born 1925)
Nude carrying a basket, circa 1958, signed vertically lower right "K Khanna", oil on canvas, 38-3/8 x 26 in.; parcel gilt and painted wood frame, 41-3/8 x 29-1/8 x 1-1/4 in.
Provenance: Purchased in India circa 1958 by Watson Sims, Bureau Chief, Associated Press, New Delhi; by descent in the family
Note: A member of the influential Progressive Artists' Group formed in Bombay in the late 1940s, Kristen Khanna stands among the early pioneers of modernism in India and one of the last surviving voices of that movement. While many of his contemporaries pursued pure abstraction, he turned instead toward the human figure - rendering everyday life with quiet sensitivity and psychological depth. His work reflects a deliberate shift away from abstraction toward figuration, grounded in a deep concern for the individual shaped by circumstance. As he noted in an interview, he sought to emphasize "the human beings caught up in their particular condition," depicting the emotional and social realities of his subjects. Continuing to live and work in New Delhi, Khanna remains deeply committed to his exploration of the human condition. This work was acquired by Watson Sims, then Bureau Chief of the Associated Press in New Delhi, and has remained out of the public market ever since.
- Provenance
Purchased in India circa 1958 by Watson Sims, Bureau Chief, Associated Press, New Delhi; by descent in the family
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original tacking edge, canvas slightly slack, some surface dirt, some slight draw crackle at proper left nipple； frame with abrasions Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
