3rd Jun, 2026 12:00
Live Sale: Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art, June 2026
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⊕ ‡ ARDASH KAKAFIAN (IRAQI 1941-2000)
THE FLAUTISTS
acrylic on canvas
129.7 x 97cm; 51 x 38 1/8in
unframed
Property of a Private Collector, The Netherlands
Executed circa 1990
Provenance
Studio of the artist
Acquired from the above by the present owner
See note to lot 46
Sold for £5,500
THE FLAUTISTS
acrylic on canvas
129.7 x 97cm; 51 x 38 1/8in
unframed
Property of a Private Collector, The Netherlands
Executed circa 1990
Provenance
Studio of the artist
Acquired from the above by the present owner
See note to lot 46
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
