The annual sale of South Asian modern and contemporary art June 11 in London by Christie’s will be led by an iconic art work by Pakistani and Indian artists. The sale is estimated at £1.8 million, Christie’s said in a statement. The auction will bring out rare works by modern Pakistani artists from the private collection of Julian Sherrier. One of the highlights of sale from the collection is ‘Untitled’ – a 1965 black and white composition by Anwar Jalal Shemza (1928-1985), who exhibited his work in ‘Migrations’, a showcase at the Tate in London in February. The work is estimated at £3,000, Christie’s said. Other important works include ‘Dying Miniature’ painted in 2008 by Muhammad Zeeshan (estimated £7,000), ‘Untitled-Rustam Series’ painted by Khadim Ali in 2011, ‘A New Degree of Separation/Togetherness’ by Talha Rathore in 2005 (£5,000), and ‘Divided’ by Aisha Khalid (estimated £4,000). The auction will also offer on sale striking new age works of British-Pakistani artist Shezad Dawood such as his neon calligraphy (estimated £12,000) and Rashid Rana’s ‘Veil III’.
