Lot 18
  • 18

KURA SHOMALI | Untitled (Malik)

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Untitled (Malik)
  • signed and dated 2012 (lower right)
  • collage, posca, gouache, charcoal, pen and ink on paper
  • 117 by 150cm., 46¼ by 59¼in.

Provenance

Jack Bell Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2012

Exhibited

London, Jack Bell Gallery, KURA SHOMALI: CASSIUS CLAY ALI BOOM BOOM YE, 5 April-6 May 2012
London, Saatchi Gallery, Paper, 18 June-3 November 2013, illustrated in colour in the catalogue p. 163

Condition

Please note that this work is framed and that the work has not been examined outside of its frame. Please note that there is warping/creasing/ wrinkling visible throughout the work, however these appear to inherent to the work/ the artists intent. There is an area within the lower left hand quadrant, around the front wheel where a piece of additional paper appears to be have been joined with the larger sheet of paper, this appears to be inherent to the work/artists intent. There are two minor tears, the largest measuring approximately 20mm, to the front wheel of the bicycle. These tears also appear to be inherent to the work/the artists intent. Overall the work appears to be in very good condition.
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