Rare painting by Egypt’s former Queen Farida comes to auction in the UK
LONDON. MAY 2026. Excitement is building at Olympia Auctions as a painting by Queen Farida, the former Queen of Egypt (1921–1988) and first wife of King Farouk of Egypt (1920–1965), is set to appear at auction in London this June. This presents collectors with a unique opportunity to acquire a work by one of the most fascinating figures in Egypt’s royal history.