Seif Wanly
Untitled
Auction Closed
April 25, 12:49 PM GMT
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Seif Wanly
1906 - 1979
Untitled
signed Seif (lower left)
oil on paper
11 by 34 cm.; 4½ by 13¼ in.
framed: 24.5 by 47cm.; 9¾ by 18½ in.
Executed in circa 1960s.
The Artist
Private Collection, Egypt (Acquired directly from the above in the 1950s)
Private Collection, Egypt (Acquired directly from the above in circa 2000
Sotheby's, London, 4 October 2011, lot 121
Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, Egypt (Acquired directly from the above in the 1950s)
Private Collection, Egypt (Acquired directly from the above in circa 2000
Sotheby's, London, 4 October 2011, lot 121
Acquired directly from the above sale by the present owner
This enchanting drawing was a precursor to Seif's later passion in the study of specific objects; more precisely when his attention was drawn to music and theatre and he would live among thespians, studying their daily lives. Seif excelled in capturing the movements represented in the figures and in this charming work, the romantic nature of ballet is embodied effortlessly in the dancers.
You May Also Like
