HAMED OWAIS | THE FIRST STEP

HAMED OWAIS
1919-2011
Egyptian
THE FIRST STEP

signed and dated Owais 1957 in Arabic
oil on canvas
98.5 by 77cm.; 38⅜ by 30¼in.

Condition Report:
Condition:
This work is in good condition. There is minor hairline craquelure throughout, mostly visible upon closer inspection and inherent of the artist's choice of medium, working process and the age of the work. The canvas was relined recently. There is no restoration apparent when viewed under the UV light.

Colour:
The catalogue illustration is very accurate.

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Provenance:
Medina Art Gallery, Tangier

Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2010