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Abdur Rahman Chughtai
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Abdur Rahman Chughtai
- Mughal Artist; Mughal Lady; Nasreen; Sacred Stairs; After the Rain
- Signed 'Rahman Chugtai' lower right and titled "Mughal Artist" lower left; Signed 'Rahman Chugtai' lower right, titled "Mughal Lady" lower left and further inscribed '11" x 9 ¾"' lower center; Signed 'Rahman Chugtai' lower right and titled "Nasreen" lower left; Signed 'Rahman Chugtai' lower right and titled "Sacred Stairs" lower left; Signed 'Rahman Chugtai' lower right and titled "After the Rain" lower left
- Etchings on paper
- 27 x 23.9 cm. (10 ⅝ x 9 ⅜ in.); 30.3 x 27 cm. (11 ⅞ x 10 ⅝ in.); 27 x 15.6 cm. (10 ⅝ x 6⅛ in.); 27 x 23.9 cm. (10 ⅝ x 9 ⅜ in.); 19 x 20.3 cm. (7½ x 8 in.)
Provenance
Acquired from Indus Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan circa 1995
Condition
Mughal Artist; Mughal Lady; Nasreen; Sacred Stairs; After the Rain
First work
There is a small pinhole in the lower right quadrant. The print is detaching from the mount in the upper right.
Second work There are scattered minor losses throughout the work, especially in the upper left quadrant, near the eye, the nose and the hand of the lady (near the 1st ring).
Third work
There is scattered foxing and discoloration and a small horizontal crease across the upper quadrant. Minor stains near the signature are visible upon close inspection.
Fourth work
There are minor creases in the upper left and lower quadrants of the work.
Fifth work
Foxing and buckling is visible throughout the work.
The print is detaching from the mount in the upper right corner and there is a.
small pinhole in the lower right corner.
"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."