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Provenance

Collection of the Artist, Baghdad Bissan Gallery, Doha Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2009 Condition Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. A faint scratch to the centre left part of the painting. Some pain chips to the bottom left corner edge. <br><br>Colours:<br>The colour in the catalogue illustration is 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."

Catalog summary

Ala Bashir The Conversation signed and dated '82 in Arabic; signed and dated Alaa Hussein Bashir 1982 and titled in Arabic on the reverse oil on canvas 99 by 99cm.; 39 by 39in. Provenance Collection of the Artist, Baghdad Bissan Gallery, Doha Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2009 Condition Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. A faint scratch to the centre left part of the painting. Some pain chips to the bottom left corner edge. <br><br>Colours:<br>The colour in the catalogue illustration is 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."