Lot 121
  • 121

AHMED MATER | Magnetism Portfolio

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Ahmed Mater
  • Magnetism Portfolio
  • a portfolio of 4 photogravures
  • each image: 16 1/2 by 24 3/4 in. 41.9 by 62.9 cm.
  • Executed in 2012, this work is number 19 from an edition of 45, plus 5 artist's proofs.
a portfolio of 4 photogravures, each signed, titled, dated, numbered sequentially, and editioned 19/45 in pencil in the margin; together with the printed title and colophon, signed, dated, and editioned 19 in pencil. Double elephant folio, black linen clamshell box with embossed title and credit, each framed

Provenance

Galerie Krinzinger, Vienna Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2012

Condition

This portfolio of 4 photogravures is in generally excellent condition. There are a few stray gray marks in the upper right margin corner of print number 3. There are a few very subtle scuffs on the portfolio box.
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Catalogue Note

Mater was commissioned to produce this portfolio for the British Museum's Hajj, Journey to the Heart of Islam exhibition in 2012.