Fikret Mualla Saygi (TURKISH 1903-1967)

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FIKRET MUALLA SAYGI (TURKISH 1903-1967) Rue animeé circa 1960 gouache on paper 52 x 64 cm (20 1/2 x 25 3/16), framed dimensions: 77 x 87 cm (30 5/16 x 34 1/4) signed lower left EXPERTISE Comes with a certificate of authenticity by Marc Ottavi, Paris France LOT NOTES Fikret Mualla Saygı (1903-1967) was a prominent Turkish avant-garde painter known for his distinct and expressive style, bold brush strokes and vibrant colors. Born in Istanbul, Saygi spent a significant amount of his life in Paris, depicting vibrant Paris street scenes, social life, cafes and public spaces. Rue anemeé (a Vibrant Street), is a great example of Mualla Saygi’'s expressive color pallet and figurative style, effected by French Impressionism and Post-Impressionism but preserving a distinctive Turkish identity. In 1939 Saygi made thirty works for the Turkish pavilion at the New York World's Fair. However, hist first exhibition opened only years later in Paris in 1954. Struggling at first to gain recognition and facing impactful personal challenges and struggles throughout his life, Saygi later became to be one of the most influential representatives of modern Turkish art of the 20th century, along with Abidin Dino. CONDITION Observed in frame under glass, the painting is in good condition, a 2.5 inch repaired tear along the right edge. No other visible issues to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.