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Lot #171
Mohandas Gandhi Signed Portrait Sketch

Artistic portrait sketch of the Mahatma, signed by Gandhi in 1934

Estimate: $10000+

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Artistic portrait sketch of the Mahatma, signed by Gandhi in 1934

Attractive portrait sketch of Mohandas Gandhi by artist Louis Ollier, accomplished in ink on an off-white 5 x 8.5 sheet, signed neatly below in ink by the Mahatma, who has signed his name in Hindi. Includes a letter of transmittal from Gandhi’s secretary, Mahadev Desai, dated December 29, 1934, sent from “The Ashram,” in full: “Your sketch of Gandhi has been with me for some time and I am sorry. Pressure of work has not permitted me to place it before him earlier. He has now autographed it. It’s his signature in Hindi. I hope you do not mind it.” In fine condition, with a few short edge tears, and some light toning from prior display, all easily matted out.

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