3rd Jun, 2026 12:00
Live Sale: Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art, June 2026
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‡ MAHMOUD AFIFI (EGYPTIAN 1920-1984)
UNTITILED (MUSICIANS)
signed and dated M.M Afifi / 1948 in English and Mahmoud Mohamed Afifi in Arabic lower right
oil on canvas
32.6 x 40.5cm; 12 7/8 x 16in
41.3 x 49.4cm; 16 1/4 x 19 1/2in (framed)
Property of a Private Collector, Cairo
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owner
See note to lot 31
Sold for £3,800
UNTITILED (MUSICIANS)
signed and dated M.M Afifi / 1948 in English and Mahmoud Mohamed Afifi in Arabic lower right
oil on canvas
32.6 x 40.5cm; 12 7/8 x 16in
41.3 x 49.4cm; 16 1/4 x 19 1/2in (framed)
Property of a Private Collector, Cairo
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owner
See note to lot 31
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
