Signed and dated lower right
Lot 35
Femme dans son Sommeil
1999
Estimate:
$50,000 - $70,000
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Acquired directly from the artist’s estate by the present owner.
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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...
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About this artwork
“And without the absolute, he was able to write a language that is not confined in one direction and maintain its balance, despite all the differences and tangible phenomenon. This is the language of modernity; modernity of form and content, and both of them complement each other to show the work in harmony and coordination, with a clear view to all. So, each part will not be independent from another part; it will form one unit to make sense to its existence.
This work of art is translated with a lot of passion that gives the reader the sense to understand the shapes of the sculptures and makes him feel that he can reach the heart of the objects.”
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