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Seif Wanly
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Seif Wanly
- La 3eme Symphonie, Le Héros
- signed Seif lower right; titled in Arabic on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 78.5 by 79cm.; 30 7/8 by 31 1/8 in.
Provenance
Medhat El Husseini, Syria (acquired directly from the artist)
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2002
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2002
Exhibited
Alexandria, La III Biennale d'Alexandrie des Pays Mediterranéens, 1959, no. 192
Condition
This work is in good condition. Some pin sized holes can be noticed alongside the four edges, this is due to prior framing by the artist. Some minor craquelures to the impasto across the surface on the painting, this is due to artist's creative process of paint dripping.
The colours in the catalogue illustration are accurate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Painted circa 1959.
This work was awarded a prize during the Third Alexandria Biennial in 1959.