Rani Gilani (B.Unknown) Basant

Rani Gilani (B.Unknown) Basant signed 'Rani 08/11' lower right oil on gesso, framed 39.5 x 49.5cm (15 9/16 x 19 1/2in). Footnotes: Provenance Property from the Estate of Karen Beagle. Acquired from the Summer Exhibition, RA. 2012. Note: There is a Royal Academy of Arts, Summer Exhibition 2012 label on the verso with the artist name, title and medium. The Basant Festival of Kites is a vibrant and exhilarating celebration held annually in Pakistan, particularly in Lahore, to mark the arrival of spring. The festival, deeply rooted in South Asian tradition, transforms the skies into a kaleidoscope of colours as people of all ages fly intricately designed kites. This joyous occasion is not only a visual spectacle but also a communal event that brings together families and friends in a shared spirit of festivity and competition. The Basant Festival is characterized by lively music, traditional foods, and a palpable sense of cultural pride, reflecting the rich heritage and communal bonds of the region. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing