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Samir Rafie
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Samir Rafie
- Untitled
- signed and dated S. Rafi 1952
- oil on wood
- 62 by 49cm.; 24 1/8 by 19 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist's brother by the present owner in the 1980s
Condition
Condition:
This work is in good condition, some paint loss alongside the four edges, a vertical hairline craquelure to the left silhouette. some scattered pinhole-sized paint chips across. Some faint surface irregularities to the right section of the board, inherent to the artist's creative process. No signs of restoration under the UV light.
Colour:
The colour in the catalogue illustration is accurate, with the overall tonality being lighter and more pastel in the original work.
"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."