Ending 7th Jun, 2026 16:00
Olympia Timed: Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art 2026
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† SABRY HELMY RAGHEB (EGYPTIAN 1920-2000)
PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN RED
signed and dated Sabry 1984 lower right
oil on canvas
50 x 40.1cm; 19 3/4 x 15 3/4in
64.4 x 54.2cm; 25 3/8 x 21 3/8in (framed)
Property of a Private Collector, London
Provenance
Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi
Thence by descent to the previous owner
Sale, Olympia Auctions, London, 2023
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sabry Helmy Ragheb studied at the Academy of Fine Art in Rome. During the 1950s, he travelled to many countries to paint portaits of notable personalities such as President Ahmed Sukarno of Indonesia, Syrian President Shukry El Kuwatly and General Franco of Spain.
Ragheb was a prize winner at the Salon du Caire in 1963, 1964 and 1966. Charged with the task of embellishing the Maryland Gardens in 1970, Ragheb established a museum and exhibition hall at the garden.
Since 1989, his paintings have risen in popularity and are in many private collections in Egypt, the United States, Italy, China and the Vatican.
PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN RED
signed and dated Sabry 1984 lower right
oil on canvas
50 x 40.1cm; 19 3/4 x 15 3/4in
64.4 x 54.2cm; 25 3/8 x 21 3/8in (framed)
Property of a Private Collector, London
Provenance
Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi
Thence by descent to the previous owner
Sale, Olympia Auctions, London, 2023
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sabry Helmy Ragheb studied at the Academy of Fine Art in Rome. During the 1950s, he travelled to many countries to paint portaits of notable personalities such as President Ahmed Sukarno of Indonesia, Syrian President Shukry El Kuwatly and General Franco of Spain.
Ragheb was a prize winner at the Salon du Caire in 1963, 1964 and 1966. Charged with the task of embellishing the Maryland Gardens in 1970, Ragheb established a museum and exhibition hall at the garden.
Since 1989, his paintings have risen in popularity and are in many private collections in Egypt, the United States, Italy, China and the Vatican.
Auction: Olympia Timed: Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art 2026, ending 7th 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.
