Lot 79
  • 79

Shakir Hassan Al-Said

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Shakir Hassan al-Said
  • Two People 
  • signed in Arabic and dated 1958; titled on the reverse 
  • pastel and crayon on paper 
  • 29.5 by 34cm.; 11 7/8 by 13 1/2 in.

Provenance

Collection of the Artist, Baghdad
Thence by Descent 

Condition

Condition: This work is in good condition. There are three minor stable tears on top centre, one around 5cm, the other 2cm., there are also two small tears on the bottom edge with a small one on centre left edge, all stable. There are minor crease marks on the top and lower right centre. There are irregular outer edges inherent of the artist's choice of medium and a minor loss to the medium on bottom right. There is no restoration apparent when viewed under the UV light. Colour: The catalogue illustration is very accurate.
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