Otto Pilny
Dance in the Desert
Lot Closed
March 30, 12:50 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Otto Pilny
Swiss
1866 - 1936
Dance in the Desert
signed and dated OTTO PILNY 1913 lower right
oil on canvas
Unframed: 120 by 180cm., 47¼ by 71in.
Framed: 146 by 203.5cm., 57½ by 80in.
Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi Collection (sale: Christie's, London, 15 June 2010, lot 28)
The present work is a wonderful and vibrant example of one of Otto Pilny’s favourite subjects inspired by his trips to Egypt. The magical effects of the sun in the desert is expertly represented in this large work. In particular, the explosion of pink, orange and yellow hues in the sky is mesmerizing and the whole scene is imbued with the ethereal glow of the setting sun.
This work was previously in the collection of Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi, who was instrumental in promoting international art in the Middle East Region while he was Lord Mayor of Jeddah. He was also an important collector of Modern Egyptian Art.
This work was previously in the collection of Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi, who was instrumental in promoting international art in the Middle East Region while he was Lord Mayor of Jeddah. He was also an important collector of Modern Egyptian Art.
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