The Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art markets have flourished over the last 15 years, not least because of the pioneering efforts of our expert Janet Rady. Several auction houses now hold sales in this specialist area but uniquely we bring together the Arab world, the Maghreb and the rest of Africa into one sale, reflecting the mutuality and shared history of these regions.
Our sales of Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art
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, we hold tightly curated, live auctions with works in a wide range of styles and price brackets. Expect to find Arab artists such as Tahia Halim, Seif Wanly, Mahmoud Said and Dia Al-Azzawi, African artists George Linlanga, Ablade Glover and Jilali Gharbaoui, plus lesser-known names whose fame is growing.
Be a pioneer collector
Many of the artists whose work we sell have established reputations in their own regions if not yet in the UK. Come to our talks and pre-sale views and enjoy learning about the many different concepts, cultures and traditions represented.
Janet Rady and our multilingual staff will be delighted to assist you through the auction process in English or French.
New frontiers
Auction prices for Iraqi, Egyptian and Lebanese artists continue to rise and Janet Rady is now introducing artists from Tanzania, Angola, Mali and other East and West African countries into her sales.
“I’m delighted that we are reaching new audiences for this colourful, vibrant and hugely varied collecting area and would urge people to contact me if they would like to sell or buy.”
Auction valuations are provided free of charge.
Find out more
Let our world-class specialists get you the best results. Contact the Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Department.
pictures@olympiaauctions.com
+44 (0)20 7806 5541
See what we sell and prices fetched by looking at our past catalogues and videos.
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