Property Sold to Benefit Turkish Philanthropy Funds Scholarships

Turkish, 1923-2012
Untitled (Underground City and a Pastoral Landscape), 1977
Signed M. Pesen and dated 977 (lr); further signed on the reverse
Oil on canvas
9 7/8 x 27 1/2 inches (25.1 x 70 cm)

Framed 15 1/4 x 32 3/4 inches

Proceeds from this auction will support the Sena Eken-Schieber Economics Award at Turkish Philanthropy Funds, a scholarship established to empower outstanding female students from Türkiye to pursue graduate studies in economics at leading universities in the United States. The pieces featured in this auction have been generously donated by George Schieber, whose continued commitment honors Sena Eken-Schieber’s legacy by investing in the next generation of women leaders in economics.

About the Award
The Sena Eken-Schieber Economics Award was established in 2015 to support exceptional female students specializing in economics as they advance to top-tier graduate programs in the U.S. Beyond financial support, the award recognizes academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to contributing to economic thought and practice. To date, the program has supported a growing network of scholars who are shaping the future of the field.

About Turkish Philanthropy Funds
Turkish Philanthropy Funds is a U.S.-based community foundation dedicated to connecting donors with high-impact philanthropic opportunities in Türkiye, the United States, and beyond. Through its donor-advised funds, scholarship programs, and strategic partnerships, TPF mobilizes resources to advance education, gender equity, and social development—ensuring that generosity translates into meaningful, measurable impact.