Louay Kayyali (Syrian, 1934-1978)

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02.11.2022 18:00UTC +01:00
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ID 836939
Lot 7 | Louay Kayyali (Syrian, 1934-1978)
Louay Kayyali (Syrian, 1934-1978)

Ghafwa (Slumber)

signed and dated in Arabic (upper right vertical edge); titled in Arabic (on the reverse)

oil on masonite

37 1/4 x 37 1/4in. (94.5 x 94.5cm.)

Painted in 1974





Provenance

Private Collection.

Anon. sale, Bonhams London, 28 April 2005, lot 350.

Private Collection.

Anon. sale, Christie's Dubai, 18 October 2016, lot 40.

Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.



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This work is published on the artist's official website authenticated by the artist's family, Dr Saad Taha Kayali and Souraya Zureick Kayyali.
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