Fouad Kamel | Untitled (The Drinker)
Provenance : Mrs. Mona Kamel, Cairo Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in the 1980s
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Condition_report : Condition: This work is in good condition, upon closer inspection, some very thin hairline craquelure to the yellow table, in line with the artist's choice of medium, some light paint abrasion to the lower right corner and some minute paint chips to the central left corner edge of the board. Some varnish stains across the upper section of the painting. some very light signs of retouching to the arms under the UV light. Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is accurate, with the overall hues being softer and more opaque 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."
