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Altaf
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Altaf
- Hospital Series VII
- Signed, dated and titled ‘ALTAF / ’87 / HOSPITAL / SERIES VII / ALTAF / ‘87’ on reverse
- Oil on canvas
- 120 x 180.3 cm. (47 ΒΌ x 71 in.)
- Painted in 1987
Literature
Contemporary Indian Art, Glenbarra Art Museum Collection, Glenbarra Japan Co. Ltd. 1993, illustration p. 129
Condition
There is minor rubbing along the edges of the painting. A small scuff is visible above the woman's head and small surface irregulaties throughout. This painting is in good condition overall, 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. 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
Altaf was an activist and through his paintings chose to show the suffering in society, often highlighting social causes including exhibiting a group of works outside the Union Carbide factory in 1985 on the anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy. It was at this time Altaf also began his Hospital series.