Lot 72
  • 72

CHÉRI SAMBA | Le Petit Kadogo

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Chéri Samba
  • Le Petit Kadogo 
  • signed and dated 2004 (lower right)
  • acrylic on canvas 
  • 81 by 100cm., 31¾ by 39¼in.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

Condition

Original canvas. The canvas is sound but exhibits some minor buckling, most noticeable in the upper right hand corner of the work. Canvas is unlined. The work exhibits some pencil marks within the white margin of the work, however this appears to be contemporary to the creation of the work. There appears to be a very minor surface mark visible in the white margin within the upper left hand corner of the work Overall the work is in very good condition. UV Light Report: Inspection under UV light reveals no sign of restoration or repair. Frame: Please note this work is unframed but stretched. Further enquiries: Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6323 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
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