30th Oct, 2024 12:00
Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art
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⊕ ‡ SEIF WANLY (EGYPTIAN 1906-1979)
(i) MOTHER AND BABY, (ii) MOTHER AND CHILD
(i) inscribed in Arabic by Ehsan (the artist's wife) with dedication to Thawrat on the reverse
ink on paper
15 x 14cm; 6 x 5 1/2in
(framed)
(ii) signed in English and Arabic Seif upper centre; inscribed in Arabic by Ehsan (the artist's wife) with dedication to Thawrat lower centre
oil on paper
12 x 12cm; 4 3/4 x 4 3/4in
20 x 20cm; 7 3/4 x 7 3/4in (framed)
(2)
Property of the Zulficar Family Collection, Alexandria
Provenance
Acquired from Thawrat El Husseini by the present owner
Thawrat El Husseini is an Egyptian model and has sat for many leading artists
Sold for £750
(i) MOTHER AND BABY, (ii) MOTHER AND CHILD
(i) inscribed in Arabic by Ehsan (the artist's wife) with dedication to Thawrat on the reverse
ink on paper
15 x 14cm; 6 x 5 1/2in
(framed)
(ii) signed in English and Arabic Seif upper centre; inscribed in Arabic by Ehsan (the artist's wife) with dedication to Thawrat lower centre
oil on paper
12 x 12cm; 4 3/4 x 4 3/4in
20 x 20cm; 7 3/4 x 7 3/4in (framed)
(2)
Property of the Zulficar Family Collection, Alexandria
Provenance
Acquired from Thawrat El Husseini by the present owner
Thawrat El Husseini is an Egyptian model and has sat for many leading artists
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
Viewing Times:
27th Oct 2024 12:00 - 16:00
28th Oct 2024 10:00 - 20:00
29th Oct 2024 10:00 - 17:00
