Lot 279
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Aref el Rayess
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Aref el Rayess
- Naître c'est Commencer à Mourir
- signed, titled and dated 1964 N.Y.; inscribed A L'ETE NELLE JEUNESSE DE F. KIESLER ET LA RICHESSE DE SON ESPRIT. MON AMITIÉE AREF RAYESS N.Y. 1964.I.N. SOUVENIR DE MA PREMIÈRE A NEW YORK on the reverse
- oil and collage on canvas
- 20 by 15 7/8 in.
- 50.8 by 40.4 cm.
Provenance
Gift of the artist to Frederick Kiesler in 1964
Bequeathed to the present owner by Lillian ♐Kiesler
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There is minor surface soiling throughout. Unframed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.