Noah’s Ark
by Haji Widayat 1970
The Lost Ark
Even the rarest of the rarest pieces will eventually rise to the surface to be discovered.
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Location
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
History
Executed in 1970 during Widayat’s emerging period. Provenance is available to serious parties.
Documentation
No records exists in any museum, book or any traceable references in publicly accessible archives.
Dimensions
The painting measures 150×100cm (framed) and is preserved in its current display configuration.
Rarity
Its size, date, and theme place it among the least accessible works from the artist’s early output.
Condition
The work is preserved in its original, unaltered state, including the original stretcher, frame, and hardware.
Significance
Its scale, date, and subject place it within a meaningful period of the artist’s development.
Exposure
Its visibility has remained limited to private domestic settings since the late 1970s.
Ownership
The work has remained in continuous private Dutch ownership since its initial acquisition.
Preservation
Maintained in stable environmental conditions, with no exposure to harmful factors.
Authenticity
Materials, signature, and stylistic features correspond with established practices from the artist’s.
Integrity
The work’s ownership and provenance trail show no gaps or contradictory documentation.
Exclusivity
The work’s visibility has been restricted to a small circle of private viewers.
Independence
The work has remained entirely outside institutional channels and/or commercial dealer circuits.
Handling
Handled infrequently, with physical contact restricted to routine domestic maintenance.
Paint Condition
Original paint layer preserved; no overpainting or later modifications present.
Canvas Condition
Weave visibility and ground layer intact; no restoration layers or structural alterations detected.
Reverse Condition
Reverse displays uniform aging with no staining, warping, or structural disturbance.
Palette
It shifts from upper accents to earth‑toned depth below, in line with his early palette logic.
Framing
The work retains its original plain wooden frame, a modest period construction typical of the era.
Availability
The work is currently off‑market, with availability restricted to professional examination.
- Further information and documentation will be shared with serious parties upon request.