Commissioned piece in 2017, it has been in our smoke-free, pet-free home since then, with temperature and humidity control. Pristine condition.
84" x 54 1/2" framed
Hello, this item is a large acrylic on canvas by G. R. Iranna showing a group of monks gathered at the base of an expansive, ancient tree. The surface is heavily worked, with layered textures, scraped passages, and subtle tonal variation in the bark and background. The vivid red robes form a strong horizontal band that contrasts with the muted palette of the tree and ground, a compositional device Iranna uses often to express collective presence and spiritual discipline. The signature appears lower right, consistent with his placement and handwriting. The scale, at roughly 84 by 54 and a half inches framed, marks this as a substantial commissioned work.
You have a high quality piece that fits Iranna’s established themes and mature technique from the late 2010s. Works of this size and subject command strong prices in the private market, with comparable large canvases selling between 25,000 and 45,000 USD. Commissioned works with clear provenance and pristine condition can exceed this when the composition aligns with his more iconic imagery, particularly when monks and monumental trees are combined. A fair market value stands in the range of 30,000 to 50,000 USD, with replacement value positioned higher due to the difficulty of reproducing this scale and level of detail today.