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Shakir Hassan Al-Said
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Shakir Hassan al-Said
- Lady with the Hat
- signed and dated '56 in Arabic; signed, titled and dated on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 45 by 32cm.; 17 3/4 by 12 1/2 in.
Provenance
Collection of the Artist, Baghdad
Bissan Gallery, Doha
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2001
Bissan Gallery, Doha
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2001
Condition
Condition:
This work is in good condition.Some undulations to the canvas on the upper section. Some hairline cracks across the painting inherent to the artist's painting process. Some minor pinhole paint chips to the lower left area. No signs of restoration under UV light
Colours:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are accurate.
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"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."