- 558
Shamshad Husain
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Shamshad Husain
- Untitled
- Signed "SHAMSHAD" on reverse
- Oil on canvas
- 59½ x 40 in. (151 x 101.7 cm.)
Provenance
Christie's New York, 21 March 2007, lot 95
Condition
The figure on the right wearing the blue garment has minor spots of loss to pigment in her hair and two accretions on the garment, possibly inherent. Small faint white scuff marks are visible on the leg of the left most figure. This work is in overall very good condition, as viewed. Colors appear more saturated in print than in reality.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Shamshad Husain favored depicting proto-typical scenes featuring people throughout their daily rhythms. This untitled work is typical of Shamshad Husain’s style of flattened figures with blocks of color, filling yet not cluttering the canvas. Throughout his career, his depictions slowly evolved with time while maintaining the quotidian subject matter. Shamshad would consistently present people as actively taking part of their spaces and likewise having their environment reflected upon them.