7th May, 2025 12:00
Modern & Contemporary African & Middle Eastern Art
83
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982)
A MAN DISPLAYING ART ON RAILINGS
signed K. Moustafa lower left
oil on board
19 x 29cm; 7 1/2 x 11 1/2in
28 x 37.5cm; 11 x 14 3/4in (framed)
Property from a Private Collection, West Sussex
Provenance
Dr Mohammed Said Farsi
Sale, Charterhouse Auctions, Sherborne, 21 April 2017, lot 224
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Kamel Moustafa's works depict subjects of Egyptian customs and life in Alexandria in the Impressionist style. His art continues to be widely popular and appreciated by many prominent collectors. After studying painting in Egypt under Youssef Kamel, Ahmed Sabri and Mohammad Naghi, he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Academy of Fine Art in Rome. During his career he participated in several exhibitions and entered paintings in the Mediterranean Biennial, Alexandria, and the Venice Biennale.
Sold for £800
A MAN DISPLAYING ART ON RAILINGS
signed K. Moustafa lower left
oil on board
19 x 29cm; 7 1/2 x 11 1/2in
28 x 37.5cm; 11 x 14 3/4in (framed)
Property from a Private Collection, West Sussex
Provenance
Dr Mohammed Said Farsi
Sale, Charterhouse Auctions, Sherborne, 21 April 2017, lot 224
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Kamel Moustafa's works depict subjects of Egyptian customs and life in Alexandria in the Impressionist style. His art continues to be widely popular and appreciated by many prominent collectors. After studying painting in Egypt under Youssef Kamel, Ahmed Sabri and Mohammad Naghi, he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Academy of Fine Art in Rome. During his career he participated in several exhibitions and entered paintings in the Mediterranean Biennial, Alexandria, and the Venice Biennale.
Auction: Modern & Contemporary African & Middle Eastern Art, 7th May, 2025
Auction Location: London, UK
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 the Zulficar Family Collection.
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
For further sale enquiries please contact Isobel Bambury: isobel.bambury@olympiaauctions.com | + 44 (0)20 7806 5541
PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Thursday 1st May: 10:00am- 8.30pm (Private View: 5:00 - 8:30pm including Panel Discussion at 7:00pm)
Friday 2nd May: 10:00am-5:00pm
Monday 5th May: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday 6th May 10:00am - 5:00pm
AUCTION
Wednesday 7th May, 12:00pm
Viewing
Public Exhibition:
Thursday 1st May: 10:00am- 8.30pm (Private View: 5:00pm - 8:30pm including Panel Discussion at 7:00pm)
Friday 2nd May: 10:00am-5:00pm
Monday 5th May: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday 6th May 10:00am - 5:00pm
AUCTION
Wednesday 7th May, 12:00pm
