Lot 49
  • 49

Paul Guiragossian

Estimate
32,000 - 38,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Paul Guiragossian
  • Prière Collective (Collective Prayers)
  • signed and dated Paul Guiragossian '64 on the reverse 
  • oil on canvas
  • 73 by 60cm.; 28 3/4 by 23 5/8 in.

Provenance

Collection of the Artist, Beirut
Collection of Mr. Tusuzian, Beirut (acquired directly from the above)
Thence by descent 
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2016

Condition

Condition: This work is in very good condition. Some very faint craquelure to the upper right section, this is inherent due to the impasto. The canvas is well stretched. No signs of restoration under UV light. Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are accurate.
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Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by The Paul Guiragossian Foundation, Beirut. We would like to thank the Foundation for their assistance and support in researching this painting.