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SAYED HAIDER RAZA | Untitled
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Sayed Haider Raza
- Untitled
- Signed and dated 'RAZA' 81' center right and further signed, dated and inscribed 'RAZA / 1981 / 50 x 50 cm.' on reverse
- Acrylic on canvas
- 19⅝ x 19⅝ in. (50 x 50 cm.)
- Painted in 1981
Provenance
Acquired in India circa 1980s
Condition
There are minor surface irregularities that are most likely inherent. This painting is in overall very good condition, as viewed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Created in the years when Raza was moving towards total abstraction, this painting is from a celebrated series of color-saturated works, which rank among the finest achievements of his extraordinary career. Painted in 1981, this work reveals Raza’s gestural brushstrokes, an element that later disappeared from his work into a more rigid and formal geometry. Executed in fiery pink, orange, yellow and red hues, one can imagine a brilliant setting sun as the impetus for this particular work.