29th Oct, 2025 12:00
Modern & Contemporary African & Middle Eastern Art
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TAHIA HALIM (EGYPTIAN 1919-2003)
CROSS-LEGGED FEMALE FIGURE
signed T. Halim lower left
gouache on paper
39.5 x 29.5cm; 15 1/2 x 11 1/2in
56.6 x 45.7cm; 22 1/4 x 18in (framed)
Property of a Distinguished Private Collector, London
Provenance
Acquired from a private collection in Cairo in the 1980's
see note to lot 39
CROSS-LEGGED FEMALE FIGURE
signed T. Halim lower left
gouache on paper
39.5 x 29.5cm; 15 1/2 x 11 1/2in
56.6 x 45.7cm; 22 1/4 x 18in (framed)
Property of a Distinguished Private Collector, London
Provenance
Acquired from a private collection in Cairo in the 1980's
see note to lot 39
Auction: Modern & Contemporary African & Middle Eastern Art, 29th Oct, 2025
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 Tahia Halim, Seif Wanly, Mahmoud Said and Mohanna Durra. 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 26th October: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 27th October: 10am to 8pm (Drinks 5-8pm)
Tuesday 28th October: 10am to 5pm
