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Wael Shawky
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Wael Shawky
- Cabaret Crusades III; The Secrets of Karbalaa
- Murano glass
- 49.5 by 20 by 18.5cm.; 19 1/2 by 7 7/8 by 7 1/4 in.
- Executed in 2014, this work is unique.
Provenance
Courtesy of the artist and Sfeir-Semler Gallery, Beirut/Hamburg.
Condition
Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is darker in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition.
"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
"Wael Shawky explores systems of belief and reinterprets faith, myth and history through the lens of the modern media. His estrangement of narratives through the use of puppets, child actors and television-show formats emphasise the power that historical and mythical narratives hold over the way we think about ourselves and the world."
Serpentine Gallery, 2014