Artist: Bassem Dahdouh Artwork: Untitled Date: 1993 Location Work was made: Damascus, Syria Current Location of Work: Vancouver, BC Canada Description: Abstract painting, Oil paint on paper with wooden border wrapped in canvas, laminated from the back. Note that the wooden border is NOT a frame and IS part of the work i.e. inseparable. Orientation: Portrait Signature: Dahdouhباسم (Bottom Right Corner) 93 Condition: Pristine Provenance: The Artist was my brother-in-law, and he gifted me the painting as a Wedding present.
Dimensions (inches): Height: 22.5" ; Width: 19" ; Depth: 0.125" Width of Wooden Border (inches): H: 2.5" ; V: 2.25"
Hello Samaya,
Thank you very much for submitting your painting for an online appraisal.
The presented object appears to be an oil on paper abstract painting, which has a wooden border (not frame) and is signed in the lower right corner of the composition. The work measures approximately 22.5 x 19 inches and looks to be in excellent condition. It is attributed to the artist Bassem Dahdouh (Syrian, b. 1964), but we have not seen documentation of provenance, therefore are providing a conditional valuation. This online appraisal does not serve as a warranty or guarantee of authenticity.
Based on recently achieved auction results for this artist, I would estimate the current fair market value to be $15,000 to $20,000, though retail and asking prices may vary. Auction house estimates have been much higher, but for larger figurative works. I believe that the demand for an abstract work such as this would be somewhat lower.
If you have any questions about this conditional valuation, please let me know in the comments section below. Thank you again for your submission and have a wonderful day!
Kind regards,
Anne