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SIGNED COPY OF KAMASUTRA
ILLUSTRATED BY HUSAIN
KAMASUTRA IN PARIS - Watercolor by M. F. Husain
/ LE KAMA SUTRA OU LA VOIE DE LA PASSION -
Aquarelle par M. F. Husain
Published by Husain himself in Mumbai
SIGNED BY HUSAIN opposite English title-page
Concertina-style book with hardcovers. The concertina
printed on both sides; one in English and the other in
French; and contains 42 drawings.
6-page English Introduction by Pavan K. Varma and 24
offset prints (4 colours).
12-page French Introduction by Francis Dore and 20
offset prints (4 colours).
The watercolours are cheekily signed 'Bhootlingam'
[Ghost male organ!].
Size: 6.5 x 5 inches as a closed book
167 X 6.5 inches concertina when spread out
Contained in a canvas pouch with tasseled string as
issued.
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M. F. Husain had done a series of watercolours and
mithuna drawings on Kamasutra in London and Paris
which were exhibited at the Pierre Cardin Centre in
Paris. This book was launched in 2005 by Mr. Pierre
Cardin during the exhibition. The book was published
in English and French.
Rs 30,000-Rs 50,000
$465-$770