Lot 33
  • 33

SALAH YOUSRI | Portrait of a Woman

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Salah Yousri
  • Portrait of a Woman
  • oil on canvas 
  • 98 by 79.5cm.; 38 1/2 by 31 1/4 in.
  • Executed circa 1947.

Provenance

Collection of the family of the artist, Paris
Private Collection, Paris (acquired directly from the above in 2017)
Private Collection, Paris

Condition

Condition: This work is in fair condition. There is a light consolidated craquelure throughout, visible under closer inspection. There is restoration apparent mainly on the centre right and some on other areas, when viewed under the UV light. The restoration was done due to a previous water damage. Colour: The catalogue illustration is very accurate.
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Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by Mrs. Lily Yousry-Jouve.