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Provenance

Acquired from the artist

Literature

Hammad Nassar, et al, ASAL Collection , Delhi, 2009, illustration p. 109, fig. 165 Condition This work is unframed, and in good condition, as viewed. "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 Recently appointed Deutsche Bank’s 2013 “Artist of the Year”, leading Pakistani contemporary artist Imran Qureshi currently teaches miniature painting at the National College of Arts in Lahore. Qureshi trained and teaches in the Mughal miniature tradition, and his own work is a unique synthesis of ancient techniques and contemporary socio-political narrative. Qureshi’s works can be found in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Queensland Art Galleries and Museums, Brisbane; Harris Museum, Preston; Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Fukuoka; and National Art Gallery, Islamabad. The artist has been commissioned to do an installation at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden, New York, 2013.

Catalog summary

Mohammad Imran Qureshi Reshape Mixed media on wasli 55 by 60 cm. (21 5/8 by 23 5/8 in.) Executed in 2005 Provenance Acquired from the artist Literature Hammad Nassar, et al, ASAL Collection , Delhi, 2009, illustration p. 109, fig. 165 Condition This work is unframed, and in good condition, as viewed. "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 Recently appointed Deutsche Bank’s 2013 “Artist of the Year”, leading Pakistani contemporary artist Imran Qureshi currently teaches miniature painting at the National College of Arts in Lahore. Qureshi trained and teaches in the Mughal miniature tradition, and his own work is a unique synthesis of ancient techniques and contemporary socio-political narrative. Qureshi’s works can be found in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Queensland Art Galleries and Museums, Brisbane; Harris Museum, Preston; Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Fukuoka; and National Art Gallery, Islamabad. The artist has been commissioned to do an installation at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden, New York, 2013.