Lot 6: SHAKIR HASSAN AL SAID (IRAQ, 1925-2004), FIGURES, PEN AND INK ON PAPER, 1970

The composition employs a combination of searching, continuous contour lines and areas of intricate, scribbled hatching that define the faces and forms of the subjects. A prominent figure on the far left is depicted holding a vertical staff or pole, while the other figures are clustered together with varying degrees of detail. The work demonstrates the artist’s focus on line and social-realist themes. Signed in ink to the lower right ‘Shakir Hassan’ and dated ‘1970’. The work is presented in a simple black frame.

Provenance: Provenance: Private middle eastern collection, Acquired by the current owner from the artist family 

63 by 48cm