Description

Syrian, 1934-1978
Portrait of John Ritter, 1960
Signed Kayali 1960 (lr)
Oil on canvas
70 3/4 x 27 1/4 inches (179.7 x 69.2cm)

Provenance:
Commissioned to the artist by John Ritter in Rome
Thence by descent

(Frame: 71 3/4 x 28 1/2 inches)

Overall in great condition. The surface is stretched well. Variations in color of the surface is inherent to the artist's practice. Minor, inconsistent studio splash and stains toward the bottom of the painting.

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Louay Kayali

Name: Louay Kayali
SKU: 219189987
Price: 15000 USD
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