Annual Christie’s auction in Dubai - in pictures

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

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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