Lot 2
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Chéri Samba

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Chéri Samba
  • Une vie non ratée (A Successful Life)
  • signed and dated 1995 (lower right)
  • acrylic on canvas
  • 130 by 195cm., 51¼ by 76¾in.
  • Painted in 1995

Provenance

Contemporary African Art from the Jean Pigozzi Collection, Sotheby's London, 24th June 1999, lot 21, where acquired by the present owner

Condition

Please note the canvas is stretched but unframed. The canvas is unlined. The work exhibits an area of smudging on the vehicle, which appears to be the artist's intent. There are various minor surface marks, including some small specks of light brown insect dirt noticeable to the white wall on the right hand side. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no signs of retouching or repair. Overall, the work appears to be in good original condition.
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