Untitled
53.98 cms x 38.74 cms x 50.8 cms (21.25 ins x 15.25 ins x 21.25 ins)
Signed lower right
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "University of Regina President's Art Collection - Shumiatcher Donation - Part 2" held on Sun, Mar 24, 2024.
Lot 59
Lot 59
Estimate: CAD $300 - $400
Realised: CAD $401
Realised: CAD $401
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
This piece includes a 2016 appraisal from Susan Whitney Art Appraisals Inc with a value indicated of $725. From the University of Regina, President's Art Collection, Shumiatcher Donation. Collection of Dr. Morris C. Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M., Q.C. and Dr. Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M.
Notes:
Albet Masri was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1927. He studied at a Jesuit school in Cairo and at the French High School of Cairo. He first studied medicine before devoting himself to art making. He eventually moved to France, where he settled in the Montferrier commune in southwestern France. There he became a master pastel artist, but also was a painter, sculptor and printmaker. Albert Masri died in 2020, in France.
This piece includes a 2016 appraisal from Susan Whitney Art Appraisals Inc with a value indicated of $725. From the University of Regina, President's Art Collection, Shumiatcher Donation. Collection of Dr. Morris C. Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M., Q.C. and Dr. Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher, O.C., S.O.M.
Notes:
Albet Masri was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1927. He studied at a Jesuit school in Cairo and at the French High School of Cairo. He first studied medicine before devoting himself to art making. He eventually moved to France, where he settled in the Montferrier commune in southwestern France. There he became a master pastel artist, but also was a painter, sculptor and printmaker. Albert Masri died in 2020, in France.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.