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Maqbool Fida Husain
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Maqbool Fida Husain
- Untitled (Bulls with Woman); Untitled (Seated Woman); Untitled (Woman with Rooster)
- Signed and dated 'Husain / '54' lower right; Signed and dated 'Husain / 58' lower right; Signed 'Husain' upper left
- Marker and pencil on paper; Pen and pencil on paper; Marker and pencil on paper
- 18.7 x 25.7 cm. (7 ⅜ x 10 ⅛ in.); Image: 22.2 x 14.1 cm. (8 ¾ x 5 ½ in.) Folio: 22.2 x 28.9 cm. (8 ¾ x 11 ⅜ in.); 25 x 20 cm. (9 ¾ x 7 ⅞ in.)
- Executed in 1954; Executed in 1958; Executed circa 1950s
Provenance
Chester and Davida Herwitz Collection
Condition
Untitled (Bulls with Woman); The paper has yellowed due to age and contains creases throughout. Small spots of foxing are also visible upon close inspection.
Untitled (Seated Woman); There is yellowing to the paper particularly to the right of the woman foot. Creases are visible throughout due to the delicate nature of the medium.
Untitled (Woman with Rooster); The paper has yellowed due to age and there are creases present throughout. Small spots of foxing are also present particularly around the edges.
These three works are all in good overall condition for their age, and are sold unframed.
"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."