Couple in an Embrace
76.2 cms x 76.2 cms (30 ins x 30 ins)
Signed
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "October 2011 Online auction" held on Thu, Oct 27, 2011.
Lot 115
Lot 115
Estimate: CAD $40,000 - $60,000
Realised: CAD $52,650
Realised: CAD $52,650
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
By descent to the present Private Collection, Victoria
Notes:
Sadequain is considered to be one of the finest artists Pakistan has ever produced. He is best known for bringing calligraphy into a mainstream art form in Pakistan and for his monumental murals for public buildings. His murals functioned as social commentaries, representing the human desire to develop the limitless potential that lies within.
Sadequain did not believe in amassing possessions, so becoming wealthy was not something of concern to him. He much preferred to gift paintings to people, rather than selling his works. Couple in an Embrace was given as a gift to the present owner's step-father in the late 1950s prior to leaving his posting in Karachi, where he worked as a representative for Pan American Airways.
Accompanying this work is a Verification Certificate from the Sadequain Foundation
By descent to the present Private Collection, Victoria
Notes:
Sadequain is considered to be one of the finest artists Pakistan has ever produced. He is best known for bringing calligraphy into a mainstream art form in Pakistan and for his monumental murals for public buildings. His murals functioned as social commentaries, representing the human desire to develop the limitless potential that lies within.
Sadequain did not believe in amassing possessions, so becoming wealthy was not something of concern to him. He much preferred to gift paintings to people, rather than selling his works. Couple in an Embrace was given as a gift to the present owner's step-father in the late 1950s prior to leaving his posting in Karachi, where he worked as a representative for Pan American Airways.
Accompanying this work is a Verification Certificate from the Sadequain Foundation
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.