30th Oct, 2024 12:00
Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art
38
ALI BAYOUMI (EGYPTIAN 1955-2019)
WHITE HOUSES OVERLOOKING THE SHORE
signed and dated in Arabic Ali Bayoumi 94 lower right
oil on canvas
70 x 100.5cm; 27 1/2 x 39 1/4in
82 x 112cm; 32 1/4 x 44in (framed)
Property from a Private Collection, London
Provenance
Dr Mohammed Said Farsi
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2013
An accomplished and prolific artist, Ali Bayoumi entered Alexandria University's Faculty of Architecture in 1973, graduating with honours in 1978. He went on to earn a Masters degree in 1985 and his PhD in 1993. He collaborated with Dr Mohammed Said Farsi (then mayor of Jeddah), who commissioned him to design twenty two large-scale sculptures for his renowned public art project in Jeddah.
He continued to practise as an architect and teach in the faculty of engineering at Alexandria University until his death.
Bayoumi's paintings can be found in the King Abd El Aziz University and the Saudi National Bank in Jeddah, and many of his paintings are also in private collections in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Germany and the United States.
Sold for £100
WHITE HOUSES OVERLOOKING THE SHORE
signed and dated in Arabic Ali Bayoumi 94 lower right
oil on canvas
70 x 100.5cm; 27 1/2 x 39 1/4in
82 x 112cm; 32 1/4 x 44in (framed)
Property from a Private Collection, London
Provenance
Dr Mohammed Said Farsi
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2013
An accomplished and prolific artist, Ali Bayoumi entered Alexandria University's Faculty of Architecture in 1973, graduating with honours in 1978. He went on to earn a Masters degree in 1985 and his PhD in 1993. He collaborated with Dr Mohammed Said Farsi (then mayor of Jeddah), who commissioned him to design twenty two large-scale sculptures for his renowned public art project in Jeddah.
He continued to practise as an architect and teach in the faculty of engineering at Alexandria University until his death.
Bayoumi's paintings can be found in the King Abd El Aziz University and the Saudi National Bank in Jeddah, and many of his paintings are also in private collections in Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Germany and the United States.
Auction: Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art, 30th Oct, 2024
The Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art market has flourished over the last 15 years and continues to grow, establishing a strong foothold in the UK. Our expert department at Olympia Auctions has, uniquely among other auction houses, brought together the synergies of the Arab world, Maghreb and the rest of Africa, reflecting the mutuality and shared history of these regions.
Our previous sales have included works from the collection of the late Saudi collector, Dr Mohammed Said Farsi, and we are proud to hold the auction record for the highest value work on paper by the renowned Egyptian artist Tahia Halim (sold for £6,250).
Each spring and autumn, we hold bi-annual, tightly curated, live auctions, offering both young and established collectors the opportunity to acquire works in a wide range of price brackets.
Contact expert Janet Rady to consign in a future sale or for any queries: janet.rady@olympiaauctions.com | + 44 (0)20 7806 5541
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