Lot 8: MONIR FARMANFARMAIAN | A New Spring 

mirror, reverse-glass painting and plaster on wood

93.5 by 122.5cm.; 36 1/2 by 48 1/4 in.

mirror, reverse-glass painting and plaster on wood 

This work is in very good condition. There is a small crack to the mirror adjacent to bottom right corner of the work as well as a minor chip below the central axis, all of which are in keeping with the artist's choice of medium and working process. There are some very faint and unobtrusive rub marks to the mirror that are only visible upon close inspection. The catalogue illustration fails to convey the reflective nature of the mirrors.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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London, Rose Issa Projects, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian: Recent Works, October - November 2010, p. 99, illustrated in colour

Rose Issa Projects, London
Private Collection, London
Sale: Sotheby's, London, Contemporary Art / Arab and Iranian, October 4, 2011, lot 32
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner