3rd Jun, 2026 12:00
Live Sale: Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art, June 2026
45
⊕ DIA AL AZZAWI (BRITISH / IRAQI B.1939)
ORIENTAL GARDEN
inscribed A.P.S / Oriental Garden / Azzawi / 1983 lower margin
etching and aquatint on Somerset mould-made 300gsm paper
95.1 x 75cm; 37 1/2 x 29 1/2in
101 x 80.5cm; 39 3/4 x 31 3/4in (framed)
artist's proof
Property of a Lady, London
See note to lot 44
Sold for £4,500
ORIENTAL GARDEN
inscribed A.P.S / Oriental Garden / Azzawi / 1983 lower margin
etching and aquatint on Somerset mould-made 300gsm paper
95.1 x 75cm; 37 1/2 x 29 1/2in
101 x 80.5cm; 39 3/4 x 31 3/4in (framed)
artist's proof
Property of a Lady, London
See note to lot 44
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
