RiyasKomuIndiab. 1971Literal Stars - 2oil on canvas2007, signed, titled, and dated verso23 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (60.3 x 60.3 cm.), Frame: 25 3/4 x 25 3/4 in. (65.4 x 65.4 cm.)Provenance: Collected by Marc Richards from 1998-2002; purchased directly from the artist; Riyas Komu, born in 1971 in Kerala, is a Mumbai-based multimedia artist known for his politically charged works spanning painting, sculpture, photography, and installations. A graduate of Sir J.J. School of Art, he co-founded the Kochi-Muziris Biennale in 2010, playing a key role in promoting contemporary Indian art globally. His works, showcased at major events like the Venice Biennale, explore themes of displacement, globalization, and socio-political conflicts. Abell provides in-house shipping for select items. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for item pickups. Items that cannot be shipped will be noted. An email will go out after invoices are sent. For assistance with shipping, please refer to our shippers' page at https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/. Payment: Jewelry and coins must be paid by wire transfer, cash, or check (checks subject to clearance before release). The Condition Report states Abell Auction's reasonable opinion as to the lot?s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Abell does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Items sold at auction are of considerable age and may exhibit wear, usage, repairs, and damage. Therefore, all lots are sold 'as is' and there are no returns or refunds. Abell does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Abell attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an ?as-is? basis.