Lot 25

Monumental

2004
Alfred Basbous (1924 - 2006)
Bronze sculpture
89.5 x 20 x 12 cm
signed

Smaller piece: 89.5 x 20 x 12 cm.                              

Larger piece: 116 x 34 x 23 cm.

Museum Edition 1/1 unique piece 

Private Collection, Beirut. A Certificate of Authenticity is provided with the work.


Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
Bidding closed

Buyer's Premium
No Buyer's Premium
Certificate
Artscoops is not obliged to provide certificate(s) unless otherwise stated.
Condition Report
For the condition of this item please contact us.
Location

Beirut, Lebanon

Shipping
  • Ships from Beirut, Lebanon
  • All packing and shipping costs related to the purchase of this lot are incurred by the buyer.
  • Conditions of Sale
    Auction FAQ
    Request a Condition Report
    ABOUT Alfred Basbous
    Alfred Basbous was born in 1924 in Rachana, Lebanon. He was a central figure in the development and advancement of Modernism in the Middle East during the latter part of the twentieth century. The sculptor’s first exhibition was at the Alecco Saab gallery, in Beirut in 1958. He was the recipient of a scholarship from the French government in...
    — Read more about Alfred Basbous


    About this artwork

    “He sculpted slender shapes with no sharp angles. Even in his cubic and rectangular structures, the joints are always rounded. Sensitive and demanding, he polished the surfaces in the extreme, making them soft and sensual, allowing the stone to remain rough; the relief was more welcoming than disturbing. The curves come into dialogue with each other, flirt, intersect, defy or protect themselves. Without suffering from any symmetry,the works of Alfred Basbous can nevertheless breathe a balance.”
    - Fadi Basbous, Alfred Basbous’s son

    Basbous’s works are particularly touching because they exude a deeply ingrained sincerity. Focused on the aesthetic principles of shape, movement, line, material and harmony, his sculptures are marks of genuineness and acceptance of beauty. This aversion towards frivolous and meaningless embellishments echoes his own philosophy of simplicity. Alfred Basbous was born in Rachana in 1924.

    His first exhibition in Beirut, at the Alecco Saab gallery in 1958, marked the beginning of his success and introduced him into the world of sculpture. In 1960, he received a scholarship from the French government and became a pupil of the sculptor René Collamarini at «The National Fine Arts School in Paris» (L’ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris). In 1961, his works were included in the International Sculpture Exhibition at the Musée Rodin, in Paris. Throughout his life, Basbous won many awards including the «Prix de l’Orient» in Beirut in 1963 and the prize of Biennale in The Alexandria in 1974.

    When he died in 2006, the President of the Lebanese Republic, in order to honour him, awarded him the «Medal of the Lebanese Order of Merit in Gold.»

    Other works from this auction
    BUY
    ARTSCOOPS LEADS YOU INTO THE MENA ART SCENE
    An immersive experience of proximity and excitement, accompanied by service of exceptional quality, adapted to meet your needs

    BUYING
    SELL
    BRING THE MENA ART MARKET TO LIFE
    Sell your own works or works from your collection with Artscoops


    SELLING
    Lot 25
    Alfred Basbous
    Monumental

    Plus any applicable fees such as VAT, shipping and taxes.




    By clicking BID you agree to
    Artscoops Conditions of Sale.

    Artscoops is not obliged to provide certificate(s) unless otherwise stated.

    Lot 25
    Alfred Basbous
    Monumental

    Plus any applicable fees such as VAT, shipping and taxes.




    By clicking LEAVE A BID you agree to
    Artscoops Conditions of Sale.

    Artscoops is not obliged to provide certificate(s) unless otherwise stated.

    Lot 25
    Alfred Basbous
    Monumental






    By clicking BUY you agree to
    Artscoops Conditions of Sale.

    Artscoops is not obliged to provide certificate(s) unless otherwise stated.

    Lot 25
    Alfred Basbous
    Monumental




    Your card will not be charged. An authorization will be made. All bidders need to have a valid credit card on file.

    Sign in to your account to get exclusive access to new works, receive personalised experiences and place bids.

    Forgot your password?