3rd Jun, 2026 12:00

Live Sale: Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art, June 2026

 
Lot 57
 

57

MARWAN KASSAB-BACHI (SYRIAN/GERMAN 1934-2016)

KOPF
signed and dated MARWAN 2003 centre left; inscribed Marwan / Nov 03 on the reverse
watercolour on paper
29.5 x 40.5cm; 11 5/8 x 16in
unframed

From a Private Collection, Amman

Provenance
Private collector, Amman
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2010

See note to lot 56

Sold for £3,600


 

KOPF
signed and dated MARWAN 2003 centre left; inscribed Marwan / Nov 03 on the reverse
watercolour on paper
29.5 x 40.5cm; 11 5/8 x 16in
unframed

From a Private Collection, Amman

Provenance
Private collector, Amman
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2010

See note to lot 56

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

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