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Maki Hussein Maki (Iraq, born 1947) Untitled image 1
Maki Hussein Maki (Iraq, born 1947) Untitled image 2
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Works from the AbdulMagid Breish Collection
Lot 29*

Maki Hussein Maki
(Iraq, born 1947)
Untitled

13 November 2024, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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Maki Hussein Maki (Iraq, born 1947)

Untitled
bronze
signed, dated "2007" and numbered "3/9" on the base, number 3 from an edition of 9 executed in 2007
47.5 x 29.5cm (18 11/16 x 11 5/8in).

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Provenance:
Property from the collection of AbdulMagid Breish, London

Published:
Louisa Macmillan, Mysa Kafil-Hussain et others, In Vested Interests: from Passion to Patronage, The AbdulMagid Breish Collection of Arab Art, Skira, Milan, 2020

A distinguished sculptor with a distinctive style, Maki Hussein Maki's aesthetic is a true expression of figural dynamism and material limits. The frame seen in this artwork is a concept he has used for over forty years, inherent to his personal style and character, showing not only the strength and energy of man but also his fragility. By looking through the frames at the figure of the man, the artist offers a literal insight into the various aspects of man's personality to the viewer. In his work (mainly bronze sculptures), Maki confronts the impact of war and violence, something that he saw first-hand in Iraq and later watched from afar in Europe, drawing inspiration from his own reaction to conversations, observations, news reports and other cultural influences.
-Mysa Kafil-Hussain

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