ISMAIL FATTAH | ARTIST'S STUDIO

Property from a Distinguished Private Collection
ISMAIL FATTAH
1934-2004
Iraqi
ARTIST'S STUDIO

signed and dated Ismael '62
oil on canvas laid down on panel
39.7 by 69.7cm.; 15½ by 27½in.

Condition Report:
Condition:
This work is in good condition. There is some minor craquelure where the impasto is thicker i.e. the yellow and red paint in the centre bottom and the white paint on the upper right. There is no restoration apparent when viewed under the UV light.

Colour:
The catalogue illustration is accurate; however, there is more texture visible in the original work.

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Provenance:
Collection of the artist

Private Collection (acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2002)