LOT DETAILS

Materials:

bronze

Size Notes:

height: 79cm. 31in.

Edition:

Conceived in 1965 and executed circa 1965.

Description:

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Markings:

signed A.Henein and numbered 4/8

Condition:

This work is in very good condition. All surface irregularities are in keeping with the age of the bronze. Some faint signs of oxidation under the figures limbs and crevices. There are some very faint scratches across the work, in keeping with its age. There is a small patch of casting irregularity to the lower back. Please note the colours in the online catalogue illustration may vary depending on screen setting The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.

Literature:

Sobhy Al-Sharouny, A Museum in a Book: The Farsi Art Collection "The Egyptian Works" Owned by Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi, Cairo 1998, p.319, illustrated in colour and p.316, illustrated Mona Khazindar, Adam Henein, Milan 2005, p. 72, illustrated

Provenance:

Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi, Cairo, Egypt Christie's, Dubai, International Modern and Contemporary Art, 26 October 2010, Lot 20 Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2010