NABIL NAHAS | UNTITLED (GOLD)
NABIL NAHAS
B. 1949
Lebanese
UNTITLED (GOLD)
signed and dated Nahas '86 on the reverse
acrylic and metallic paint on canvas
82 by 81.3cm.; 32¼ by 32in.
Condition Report:
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is no restoration apparent when viewed under the UV light.
Colour:
The catalogue illustration is accurate; although it fails to convey the golden and metallic tonalities 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."
Provenance:
Holly Solomon Gallery, New York
Collection of Holly Solomon, New York (gifted directly by the artist in 1987)
Private Collection (thence by descent from the above)
Christie's Online, Post-War & Contemporary Art Online Featuring the Holly Solomon Collection, 2015, Lot 3
Private Collection, UAE (acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2015)
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NABIL NAHAS
B. 1949
Lebanese
UNTITLED (GOLD)
signed and dated Nahas '86 on the reverse
acrylic and metallic paint on canvas
82 by 81.3cm.; 32¼ by 32in.
Condition Report:
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is no restoration apparent when viewed under the UV light.
Colour:
The catalogue illustration is accurate; although it fails to convey the golden and metallic tonalities 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."
Provenance:
Holly Solomon Gallery, New York
Collection of Holly Solomon, New York (gifted directly by the artist in 1987)
Private Collection (thence by descent from the above)
Christie's Online, Post-War & Contemporary Art Online Featuring the Holly Solomon Collection, 2015, Lot 3
Private Collection, UAE (acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2015)