3rd Jun, 2026 12:00

Live Sale: Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art, June 2026

 
Lot 24
 

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SAMIR RAFI (EGYPTIAN 1926-2004)

(I) and (II) UNTITLED
(II) LE PEITRE ET SON TABLEAU
(i) signed and dated S.R 4.11.92. I lower right
(ii) titled le peitre et son tableu lower right; dated 20-7-93 IV lower centre
(i)-(ii) reproduction print with added pen, pencil and pastel
(i) 42 x 29.5; 16 1/2 x 11 1/2in
(ii) 41.6 x 29.4; 16 3/8 x 11 1/2in
(i)-(ii) unframed
(2)

Property from the Zulficar Family Collection, Alexandria

See note to lot 23

Unsold

 

(I) and (II) UNTITLED
(II) LE PEITRE ET SON TABLEAU
(i) signed and dated S.R 4.11.92. I lower right
(ii) titled le peitre et son tableu lower right; dated 20-7-93 IV lower centre
(i)-(ii) reproduction print with added pen, pencil and pastel
(i) 42 x 29.5; 16 1/2 x 11 1/2in
(ii) 41.6 x 29.4; 16 3/8 x 11 1/2in
(i)-(ii) unframed
(2)

Property from the Zulficar Family Collection, Alexandria

See note to lot 23

Auction: Live Sale: Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art, June 2026, 3rd Jun, 2026

If you want to start collecting striking modern and contemporary art in a newly developing market, our sales are for you. Each spring and autumn, the Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Department hold tightly curated, live and online auctions.  Expect to find Arab artists such as Rabab Nemr, Ahmed Farid, Seif Wanly and Fateh Moudarres.  African artists featured have ranged from modern masters such as Ablade Glover, Sam Ntiro and Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, to contemporary artists George Lilanga, Jilali Gharbaoui, Famakan Magassa, Christano Mangovo, Oluwole Omofemi, Esther Mahlangu and Brett Seiler. 

PUBLIC EXHIBITION:
Sunday 31st May: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 1st June: 10am to 8.30pm (Drinks 6-8.30pm)
Tuesday 2nd June: 10am to 5pm

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