Five highlights to look out for at Christie’s first Abu Dhabi fine art auction
Christie’s first fine art auction in Abu Dhabi will offer more than 70 works spanning six decades of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern art. Mawasim : 20 Years of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art will be held at the Abu Dhabi Edition hotel on November 1. It marks 20 years since Christie’s held its first UAE auction in Dubai in 2006. The sale includes artists from across the Arab…
Christie’s first fine art auction in Abu Dhabi will showcase over 70 works spanning six decades of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern art. This Mawasim: 20 Years of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art exhibition, set to take place at the Abu Dhabi Edition hotel on November 1, commemorates 20 years since Christie’s held its inaugural UAE auction in Dubai back in 2006.
The sale features artists from across the Arab world, Iran, and Turkey, drawn from prestigious collections such as Beirut’s Dalloul Collection and Sharjah’s Barjeel Art Foundation.
Among the noteworthy works are an early piece by Fahrelnissa Zeid, a royal Egyptian portrait nearing its 70th anniversary, a monumental work by Paul Guiragossian, and a satirical take on political spectacle by Hassan Sharif. Each piece carries its own unique story and historical significance, making this auction a must-see event for art enthusiasts.
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