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Salem El Habashi (Mogli)
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Salem El Habashi (Mogli)
- Untitled (Valley of Nudes and Shells)
- signed and dated S. Al Habschi 1943 twice
- pencil and charcoal on paper
- 53 by 74cm.; 20 7/8 by 29 1/4 in.
Provenance
Collection of the Artist, Cairo
Acquired directly from the above by Hussein Youssef Amin in the 1960s
Thence by descent
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2010
Acquired directly from the above by Hussein Youssef Amin in the 1960s
Thence by descent
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2010
Exhibited
Cairo, Al Masar Gallery for Contemporary Art, Contemporary Art Group (1946), 16 October-22 November 2016
Condition
Condition:
This work is in good condition. The paper is undulating with a noticeable vertical crease across the central axis, in line with the artist's choice of paper. Some faint scattered water stains to the four corner edges, in line with the age of the work. Upon closer inspection, a paper tear to the upper centre right.
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are accurate, with the overall hues being stronger in the original work.
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"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."