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Shakir Hassan Al-Said
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Shakir Hassan al-Said
- Untitled
- signed and dated 1958 in Arabic
- oil and acrylic on paper
- 61 by 46cm.; 24 by 18 1/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner in 2000
Condition
Condition:
This work is in fairly good condition. Some signs of light vertical and horizontal paper folds across the work. A few scratches scattered around the central axis of the paper. A 2cm paper tare to the lower left edge and a further 1 cm tare below. Some faint water stains to the upper-right corner edge. No sign of restoration under the UV light.
Colour:
The colour in the catalogue illustration is accurate, with the overall tonality of the work being more vivid in the original work.
"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."