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M. Irfan
Estimate
140,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- M. Irfan
- Glory, Country, Romance
- Signed, stamped with a monogram of the artist and dated 2012; titled on the reverse
- Mixed media on canvas
- 200 by 250 cm.; 78 3/4 by 98 1/4 in.
Condition
Work is in overall good condition. The canvas is taut and the paint layers intact. Minor wear and handling around the edges, but this does not detract from the quality of the painting. Examination under ultraviolet light shows no signs of restoration. Un-framed on a stretcher.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"By choosing locomotives and railway tracks as objects for his paintings he discloses longings and wishes... Minangkabau people are known for their tradition of... temporary migration... Irfan himself says that his works are about arrival and departure. There are dreams of leaving and dreams of waiting... [Train tracks] are predominantly carriers of wishes, hopes and expectations."
Anton Larenz cited in Exhibition Catalogue, Bejing, Odyssey, 2008