Christie's twice-yearly auction opens at Jumeirah Emirates Towers to coincide with Art Dubai. We take a look at some of the work being auctioned.
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Zahra’s Image, made 2009 by Monir Farmanfarmaian is highlighting the contemporary art offering of the sale (estimate: $350,000-500,000). Courtesy Christie’s -
From the estate of Ramsès Younan (Egyptian 1913-1966) three works will be offered in the upcoming sale, including Untitled, painted in 1963 (estimate: $40,000-60,000). Younan is perhaps best known for his introduction of structural abstract art in the region. Courtesy Christie’s -
From a Swedish Corporate Collection derives Farhat Al Nuba (The Happiness of Nubia) one of Tahia Halim’s undisputed masterpieces (Egyptian, 1919-2003 / estimate: $120,000-180,000). The painting was bought in the 1960s from the artist and has been hanging in the company’s boardroom ever since. Painted in 1965. Courtesy Christie’s -
Homat al Hayat (The Protector of Life) by Hamed Ewais (Egyptian, 1919-2011) is being consigned by the family of the artist and is being offered in the market for the first time. Courtesy Christie’s -
From a private German collection comes Kopf (Head) by the Syrian modern master, Marwan (b. 1934 /estimate: $120,000-180,000). Courtesy Christie’s -
Zein Al Abedin by Shaker Hassan Al Said (Iraqi, 1925-2004 /estimate: $100,000-150,000). Courtesy Christie’s -
Personnages by Paul Guiragossian. Courtesy Christie’s -
Jamal Al Mahamal II (Camel of Burdens) by the Palestinian artist Suleiman Mansour. Courtesy Christie’s -
Expressionist painting of the Tower of Babel by Ayman Baalbaki. Courtesy Christie’s
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