Noor Soussi
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Lot 16*
Hafiz Drubi(Iraq, 1914-1991)The Family
24 May 2023, 16:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £51,200 inc. premium
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Nima Sagharchi
Group Head
Hafiz Drubi (Iraq, 1914-1991)
The Family
oil on canvas, framed
signed "H.Drubi" in Arabic (lower right), executed circa 1970's
105 x 49cm (41 5/16 x 19 5/16in).
oil on canvas, framed
signed "H.Drubi" in Arabic (lower right), executed circa 1970's
105 x 49cm (41 5/16 x 19 5/16in).
Footnotes
An important painting by Hafiz Drubi published in Jabra Ibrahim Jabra's "Grass Roots of Iraqi Art"
Provenance:
Property from a private collection, Germany
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner's family.
Published:
The Grass Roots of Iraqi Art, Jabra Ibrahim Jabra, Wasit Graphic Publishing Ltd, St Helier, 1983, p55, illustrated in colour
"Hafiz Drubi is a renowned artist known for his unique style, which is a blend of cubism with local Iraqi culture. His works often feature bold colors, sharp angles, and abstract shapes, which he uses to depict scenes and forms from his native Iraq. His art is deeply influenced by the rich cultural heritage of his homeland, and he often draws inspiration from local history and traditions. Drubi's paintings convey a sense of movement and energy, and his use of color is masterful, evoking a range of emotions and moods." – Jabra Ibrahim Jabra