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Sotheby’s is delighted to present the Contemporary Turkish Art sale to be held in London on 26th April 2012 as part of the Turkish and Islamic Week: Classical to Contemporary. Comprising a wide array of modern and contemporary works by leading Turkish artists, this sale spans a period from the 1950s to the present day. An exceptionally rare painting by the Ecole de Paris master Nejad Melih Devrim, titled Abstract Composition is among the highlights this year. After remaining in the artist’s personal collection for thirty-five years, it was acquired by a prominent collector in 1987 and has not been seen in the market since. Among the largest works the artist ever painted and belonging to his most revered 1950s period, it is a true testament to Devrim’s mastery in creating the most arresting compositions and a collector’s item at its best. A further highlight in the sale is ...

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