Lot 416
  • 416

Abas Alibasyah

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Abas Alibasyah
  • Tribal Dancer
  • Signed and dated 65
  • Oil on canvas
  • 82.5 by 59 cm.; 32 1/2 by 23 1/4 in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist
Alex Papadimitriou Collection

Condition

The work is in good condition overall, as is the canvas, which is clear and sound. There is indication of light wear and handling around the edges of the painting. Upon close observation, there is evidence of gentle craquelures located predominantly on the right margin, yellow impasto and black paint. Examination under ultraviolet light shows minor paint losses on the figure's left hand and sprinkled on the bottom left corner. Framed.
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