7th May, 2025 12:00
Modern & Contemporary African & Middle Eastern Art
95
HAMMOUD CHANTOUT (SYRIAN B.1956)
LE SOIR
signed Chantout twice and dated 2022 (crossed through) and 2020 lower left; signed Chantout in English and Arabic, dated 2022 (crossed through) and 2020 and inscribed on the reverse
mixed media on canvas
114 x 146cm; 45 x 57 1/2in
unframed
Provenance
Studio of the artist
Hammoud Chantout studied at the University of Fine Arts in Damascus until 1980, before pursuing his artistic training in the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, earning top honours in 1984.
A prominent figure in the contemporary Syrian art scene, Chantout's works have graced solo and group exhibitions worldwide, earning him a revered place in private collections and prestigious institutions such as the Ministry of Culture and the National Museum in Syria.
The artist's style is defined by heavily textured mixed media canvases that seamlessly blend abstract approaches with figurative subject matter, creating compositions that are both delicate and mysterious. He employs a variety of media, including acrylic, oil, collage elements, and textured materials, to achieve his signature layered and otherworldly aesthetic. This versatile use of media adds depth and a tactile quality to his works, inviting viewers to engage with the intricate details of each piece.
LE SOIR
signed Chantout twice and dated 2022 (crossed through) and 2020 lower left; signed Chantout in English and Arabic, dated 2022 (crossed through) and 2020 and inscribed on the reverse
mixed media on canvas
114 x 146cm; 45 x 57 1/2in
unframed
Provenance
Studio of the artist
Hammoud Chantout studied at the University of Fine Arts in Damascus until 1980, before pursuing his artistic training in the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, earning top honours in 1984.
A prominent figure in the contemporary Syrian art scene, Chantout's works have graced solo and group exhibitions worldwide, earning him a revered place in private collections and prestigious institutions such as the Ministry of Culture and the National Museum in Syria.
The artist's style is defined by heavily textured mixed media canvases that seamlessly blend abstract approaches with figurative subject matter, creating compositions that are both delicate and mysterious. He employs a variety of media, including acrylic, oil, collage elements, and textured materials, to achieve his signature layered and otherworldly aesthetic. This versatile use of media adds depth and a tactile quality to his works, inviting viewers to engage with the intricate details of each piece.
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.
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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
