• International Modern & Contemp auction at Christies

    Sale 7804

    International Modern & Contemporary Art

    Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel

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    27 October 2009

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    Lot 29

    Chafic Abboud (Lebanese, 1926-2004)

    Dans les plis du matin

    Price realised

    USD 41,250

    Estimate

    USD 40,000 - USD 60,000

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    Chafic Abboud (Lebanese, 1926-2004)
    Dans les plis du matin
    signed 'Abboud 78' (lower right); signed, titled and dated 'Dans les plis du matin ABBOUD 78' (on the reverse)
    oil on canvas
    28¾ x 36¼in. (73 x 92cm.)
    Painted in 1978

    Provenance

    Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner.

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    PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, PARIS

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