• Modern & Contemporary Art  auction at Christies

    Sale 1244

    Modern & Contemporary Art

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    18 October 2016

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    • Nasser Ovissi (Iranian, b. 193
    Lot 16

    Nasser Ovissi (Iranian, b. 1934)

    Untitled (The Lute Player)

    Price realised

    USD 23,750

    Estimate

    USD 10,000 - USD 15,000

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    Nasser Ovissi (Iranian, b. 1934)
    Untitled (The Lute Player)
    signed 'nasser ovissi' (centre right)
    oil on canvas
    34 5/8 x 22in. (88 x 56cm.)
    Painted circa 1960s

    Provenance

    Acquired directly from the artist.

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