Lot 63
  • 63

Kahlil Gibran

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Kahlil Gibran
  • Study of a Male Profile
  • signed and dated Kahlil Gibran 1918
  • graphite on paper
  • 23.5 by 18.5cm.; 9 1/4 by 7 1/4 in.

Provenance

Collection of Mrs. Mary Mokarzel, New York City
Collection of Nesib Traboulsi, Brooklyn
Thence by Descent

Exhibited

New York City, Vrej Baghoomian Gallery, Khalil Gibran; Paintings and Drawings 1905 - 1930, 1989

Literature

Exhibition Catalogue, New York City, Vrej Baghoomian Gallery, Khalil Gibran; Paintings and Drawings 1905 - 1930, 1989, no. 22, illustrated

Condition

Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is no restoration apparent when viewed under the UV light. Colour: The catalogue illustration is very accurate but the colours of the charcoal are much more visible in the original work.
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