1980s Cranes in Flight Original Painting on Silk by Raouf Zarrouk , Massive 40x52 Includes Coa

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Presenting a monumental, museum-scale original 20th-century masterpiece by the celebrated international artist Raouf Zarrouk (b. 1941) [Bellamysworld]. Measuring an impressive … Read more Presenting a monumental, museum-scale original 20th-century masterpiece by the celebrated international artist Raouf Zarrouk (b. 1941) [Bellamysworld]. Measuring an impressive 40 inches wide by 52 inches high, this breathtaking visual statement features a pair of stylized cranes captured in graceful, sweeping motion [Bellamysworld].
This artwork is meticulously hand-painted directly onto a continuous sheet of genuine raw silk canvas, a highly difficult and premium medium that allows the ink and paint layers to interact dynamically with the light, giving the feathers a luminous, shimmering depth. Zarrouk’s composition masterfully bridges traditional East Asian symbolic motifs with a bold, mid-century modern aesthetic, wrapping the sacred birds in a high-contrast palette of vibrant coral crests, golden-peach plumage, and a deep midnight-blue background reminiscent of his Mediterranean upbringing in Sidi Bou Saïd, Tunisia Provenance & Authenticity:
This is a verified, completely unique one-of-one original work [Bellamysworld]. It is hand-signed by the artist in gold script in the lower right corner and is accompanied by its intact, original matching Certificate of Authenticity signed directly by Raouf Zarrouk [Bellamysworld].
Artist Lineage:
Raouf Zarrouk is a highly respected visual artist with a distinguished global footprint. He was chosen to represent Tunisia at the prestigious Biennale de Paris in 1963, and his historical graphic works are cataloged in public collections, including the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris [Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris]. His specialized work with fine textiles and silk canvases famously served as the direct creative inspiration for his daughter, luxury New York fashion designer Sulaika Zarrouk (co-founder of the premium Felix Rey handbag label) [Elle2009 03 Copy Export | PDF | Mail | Fashion].
Condition & Presentation:
The artwork is in excellent, pristine condition, with the delicate silk fabric perfectly preserved without any environmental fading, water damage, or warping. It comes beautifully housed in its original, heavy custom gold gallery frame behind protective glass, making it completely ready to hang as a high-end focal piece in any luxury estate, modern loft, or upscale designer interior space. See less