30th Oct, 2024 12:00
Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art
57
⊕ ‡ SAMIR RAFI (EGYPTIAN 1926-2004)
FIGURES WITH DOG
signed with initials and dated in English 30-11-92.II.A.S.R lower right
mixed media on paper
35 x 22cm; 13 3/4 x 8 3/4in
44 x 30.5cm; 17 1/4 x 12in (framed)
Property from the Zulficar Family Collection, Alexandria
Egyptian artist Samir Rafi was praised by the late art critic Aimé Azar for having an aesthetic style and technique uniquely his own, one which he fully conceived after experimenting with the themes of Egyptian Surrealism in the late 1940s.
As a member of the Contemporary Art Group, an artist collective founded in 1946, Rafi would adapt his interest in Egyptian vernacular culture to his bright, expressive art style.
Sold for £800
FIGURES WITH DOG
signed with initials and dated in English 30-11-92.II.A.S.R lower right
mixed media on paper
35 x 22cm; 13 3/4 x 8 3/4in
44 x 30.5cm; 17 1/4 x 12in (framed)
Property from the Zulficar Family Collection, Alexandria
Egyptian artist Samir Rafi was praised by the late art critic Aimé Azar for having an aesthetic style and technique uniquely his own, one which he fully conceived after experimenting with the themes of Egyptian Surrealism in the late 1940s.
As a member of the Contemporary Art Group, an artist collective founded in 1946, Rafi would adapt his interest in Egyptian vernacular culture to his bright, expressive art style.
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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