Sidharta FIne Art Auction 10 December 2017:| Affandi Sabung Ayam (lot # 127)

Lot 127

In September 1961, Affandi visited the United States for the second time, with his wife Maryati, touring Columbus, Ohio, Buffalo, Ithaca, Syracuse and New York City,  New York, and Washington, D.C.  

During his stay in Washington, D.C., Affandi felt very much at home, enjoying the hospitality of the family of Doedi Soemawidjaja, the Indonesian cultural attaché at the time, with whom he stayed. As a token of gratitude, the artist presented his host with this painting.  

The painting was purchased from the family of the late cultural attache.

This painting has been authenticated by Kartika Affandi, the daughter of the artist.

A certificate of authenticity for this painting had been issued in 1995. Unfortunately, the original certificate is yet to be found.