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Sayed Haider Raza
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Sayed Haider Raza
- Untitled (Vignoble)
- Signed and dated 'RAZA '58' upper right
The reverse of the work bears a gallery label from Galerie Dresdnere,🌠 Montreal, with ▨the title 'Vignoble'. Another label on reverse reads 'RAZA Vignobles / P 173-58'.
- Oil on canvas
- 30 x 59.8 cm. (11¾ x 23½ in.)
- Painted in 1958
Provenance
Acquired from Galerie Dresdnere, Montreal circa 1962
Condition
The surface of the work is undulated, particularly in the four corners. There is cracquelure and paint shrinkage present, most prominent in areas of thicker impasto. The work is in good overall condition for its age, as viewed.
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"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."
Catalogue Note
In 1950, Sayed Haider Raza left for Paris with a bursary from the French Government to study at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Whilst in Paris, Raza achieved commercial success and in 1956 was awarded the prestigious Prix de La Critique, which provided Raza with international recognition. During his time in France, Raza was exposed to the Post-Impressionist artists, in particular, Cézanne who he greatly admired for his ability to create structure through colour. Raza later moved to Provence, where he became inspired by the French countryside. 'The landscape with its trees, mountains, villages, and churches became his staple diet' (Y. Dalmia, The Making of Modern Indian Art: The Progressives, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2001 p.152). The current works, both painted in 1958 are typical of this period; heavy impasto and architectural elements appear within an abstracted lyrical landscape, the palette derived from Raza’s continued interest in Rajput miniature painting.
“I always come back to the main theme that has obsessed me: nature” (A. Vajpeyi, A Life in Art: Raza, Art Alive Masters Series, New Delhi, 2007, p. 75).
“I always come back to the main theme that has obsessed me: nature” (A. Vajpeyi, A Life in Art: Raza, Art Alive Masters Series, New Delhi, 2007, p. 75).