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Shakir Hassan Al-Said
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Shakir Hassan al-Said
- i) Untitled (Man and Horse)ii) Untitled (Town)
- i) signed and dated 1950 in Arabic
ii) signed and dated 1951 in Arabic - i - ii) watercolour and pencil on paper
- i) 24 by 20cm.; 9 1/2 by 7 7/8 in. ii) 29 by 21.5cm.; 11 1/2 by 8 1/4 in.
Provenance
Collection of the Artist, Baghdad
Thence by Descent
Thence by Descent
Condition
Condition:
i) This work is in good condition. There are minor crease marks on all four corners and on the outer edges. There is a minor 0.5cm. tear on top left corner. There is no restoration apparent when viewed under the UV light.
ii) This work is in fair condition. There is a tear along the central axis from the top centre edge to lower left and extending to the centre right towards the extreme edge. There are some light glue marks on the centre top which possibly happened when the tear was tried to be mended. There are few more minor tears and creases as well as what to the painting overall. There is no restoration apparent when viewed under the UV light.
Colour: The catalogue illustration is accurate but the overall tonality is darker and richer in the original works.
"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."