30th Oct, 2024 12:00
Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art
75
⊕ ‡ ARDASH KAKAFIAN (IRAQI 1941-1999)
SENSE OF BELONGING
acrylic on canvas, in three parts
184 x 306cm; 72 3/8 x 120 1/2in (framed)
Property of a Private Collector, The Netherlands
Painted circa 1990.
Provenance
Studio of the artist
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Born in Mosul, Kakafian was the youngest member to be accepted into the Baghdad Modern Art Group and went on to exhibit extensively in both Baghdad and Paris, having studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His work spanned many genres including Expressionism, Chinese inkwork, miniature paintings and political propaganda for which he spent time in prison.
Much of his work is influenced by his personal experiences as well as Impressionism, described by the artist Ahmed Morsi as an 'explorer of a self-diaspora' and 'an eloquent mesh of personal architecture and poetry'.
Sold for £13,000
SENSE OF BELONGING
acrylic on canvas, in three parts
184 x 306cm; 72 3/8 x 120 1/2in (framed)
Property of a Private Collector, The Netherlands
Painted circa 1990.
Provenance
Studio of the artist
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Born in Mosul, Kakafian was the youngest member to be accepted into the Baghdad Modern Art Group and went on to exhibit extensively in both Baghdad and Paris, having studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His work spanned many genres including Expressionism, Chinese inkwork, miniature paintings and political propaganda for which he spent time in prison.
Much of his work is influenced by his personal experiences as well as Impressionism, described by the artist Ahmed Morsi as an 'explorer of a self-diaspora' and 'an eloquent mesh of personal architecture and poetry'.
Auction: Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art, 30th Oct, 2024
The Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art market has flourished over the last 15 years and continues to grow, establishing a strong foothold in the UK. Our expert department at Olympia Auctions has, uniquely among other auction houses, brought together the synergies of the Arab world, Maghreb and the rest of Africa, reflecting the mutuality and shared history of these regions.
Our previous sales have included works from the collection of the late Saudi collector, Dr Mohammed Said Farsi, and we are proud to hold the auction record for the highest value work on paper by the renowned Egyptian artist Tahia Halim (sold for £6,250).
Each spring and autumn, we hold bi-annual, tightly curated, live auctions, offering both young and established collectors the opportunity to acquire works in a wide range of price brackets.
Contact expert Janet Rady to consign in a future sale or for any queries: janet.rady@olympiaauctions.com | + 44 (0)20 7806 5541
Viewing Times:
27th Oct 2024 12:00 - 16:00
28th Oct 2024 10:00 - 20:00
29th Oct 2024 10:00 - 17:00
