SALAH ABDEL KERIM | Le Hibou (The Owl)
Provenance : Safarkhan Art Gallery, Cairo Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2008
Exhibited :
Literature : Saobhi El Sharouni, Oeuvres Contemporaines: Salah A. Karim, Cairo 1970, n.p., illustrated Catherine Abdel Kerim and Nevine Abdel Kerim, L'Oeuvre de Salah Abdel Kerim, Cairo 2000, p. 70, illustrated
Notes :
Condition_report : Condition: This work is in very good condition. Some minor and faint scratches to the base of the work, in line with the age of the bronze. The bronze appears to be cast in two sections as there is an original slightly visible joint with very minor stable fissures and minor pitting running through the owl in cross section from left to right. The patina is variated with some darker areas (likely to be original). Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are accurate. "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."
