Against All Odds: Times of Uncertainty in Middle Eastern Art

By Ans Azura
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Thursday, Nov 14, 19:00
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This November, Ans Azura is honored to present its latest season showcasing a dynamic range of artworks from renowned figures and emerging talents of the Middle East.

This carefully curated collection explores the enduring creativity that has flourished despite—or perhaps because of—the region's political upheaval, war, and deep-seated uncertainties. From the profound, emotive canvases of renowned figures like Paul Guiragossian, Chafic Abboud, Nabil Nahas and Helen Khal to the bold, fresh perspectives of rising artists, this auction captures the diverse yet interconnected narratives of resilience and resistance. These works, ranging from haunting depictions of war and exile to militant expressions of identity and defiance, bear witness to the struggles and hopes of their creators.

These artists, navigating their different national contexts, have turned to their art as a lifeline, a form of survival, therapy, protest, and militancy. Whether from the hands of a celebrated icon or a promising newcomer, each piece speaks to the unyielding power of artistic expression in the face of adversity, offering a unique insight into the heart of a region in flux.

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LOT 1: Tania Bakalian Safieddine "Tanbak" (b. 1954) - Untitled. Executed in: ...
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€ 1,000
LOT 2: Elie Kanaan (b. 1926 - d. 2009) - Á la lueur de l'aube. Executed in: ...
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€ 1,400
LOT 3: Simone Baltaxé (b. 1925 - d. 2009) - Untitled. Executed in: 1998; ...
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€ 6,000
LOT 4: Omar El-Nagdi (b. 1931 - d. 2019) - Untitled. Executed in: 2008; ...
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€ 1,800
LOT 5: Nazir Ismail (b.1948 - d.2016) - Untitled. Executed in: 2009; Medium: ...
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€ 1,500
LOT 6: Jamil Molaeb (b. 1948) - Untitled. Executed in: 2022; Medium: oil on ...
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€ 1,000
LOT 7: Amy Todman (b. 1982) - Untitled. Executed in: 2024; Medium: acrylic ...
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€ 300
LOT 8: Hassan Jouni (b. 1942) - Cueillette d'olives. Executed in: 2010; ...
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€ 1,000
LOT 9: Juliana Seraphim (b. 1934 - d. 2005) - Untitled. Executed in: 1989; ...
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€ 800
LOT 10: Mazen Rifai (b. 1957) - Untitled. Executed in: 2023; Medium: acrylic ...
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€ 1,000
LOT 11: Jamil Molaeb (b. 1948) - Mosaic Houses in Fes. Executed in: c. 2020; ...
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€ 1,300
LOT 12: Ali Mourabet (b. 1951) - Untitled. Medium: acrylic on canvas; Size: ...
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€ 950
LOT 13: Sabhan Adam (b.1973) - Untitled. Executed in: 2005; Medium: acrylic ...
Start price:
€ 800
LOT 14: Elie Kanaan (b. 1926 - d. 2009) - Festival d'été. Executed in: c. ...
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€ 3,500
LOT 15: Georges Doche (b. 1940 - d. 2018) - Untitled. Executed in: c. 1967 - ...
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€ 1,400
LOT 16: Youssef Aoun (b. 1965) - Identification III. Executed in: 2004; ...
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€ 1,000
LOT 17: Georges Cyr (b. 1881 - d. 1964) - Untitled*. Executed in: 1928; ...
Start price:
€ 400
LOT 18: Farid Haddad (b. 1945) - Untitled. Executed in: 1984; Medium: mixed ...
Start price:
€ 900
LOT 19: Hassan Jouni (b. 1942) - Nass. Executed in: 2017; Medium: oil on ...
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€ 500
LOT 20: Moustafa Farroukh (b. 1901 - d. 1957) - Jenah Beirut. Executed in: ...
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€ 3,000
LOT 21: Bahram Hajou (b. 1952) - Paar. Executed in: 2010; Medium: mixed media ...
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€ 15,000
LOT 22: Assia Massabki (b. 1947 - d. 2023) - Untitled (diptych). Executed in: ...
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€ 200
LOT 23: Halim Jurdak (b. 1927 - d. 2020) - Untitled. Executed in: 1997; ...
Start price:
€ 800
LOT 24: Samir Rafi (b. 1926 -d. 2004) - III B. Executed in: 1992; Medium: ...
Start price:
€ 900
LOT 25: Simone Baltaxé (b. 1925 - d. 2009) - Fleurs et papillons*. Executed ...
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€ 24,000
LOT 26: Paul Guiragossian (b. 1926 - d. 1993) - Untitled. Executed in: 1962; ...
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€ 30,000
LOT 27: Zena Assi (b. 1974) - Bouquet in a to go cup of coffee*. Executed in: ...
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€ 9,000
LOT 28: Assadour Bezdikian (b. 1943) - Three Figures in a Landscape*. Executed ...
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€ 15,000
LOT 29: Shafic Abboud (b.1926 - d.2004) - Le Tapis*. Executed in: 2002; ...
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€ 28,000
LOT 30: Samir Rafi (b. 1926 -d. 2004) - III A. Executed in: 1992; Medium: ...
Start price:
€ 950
LOT 31: Alfred Basbous (b. 1924 - d. 2006) - Abstract. Executed in: 1971; ...
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€ 20,000
LOT 32: Ribal Molaeb (b. 1992) - Untitled. Executed in: 2022; Medium: oil on ...
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€ 1,600
LOT 33: Ziad Antar (b. 1978) - London Bridge. Executed in: 2012; Medium: C ...
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€ 2,800
LOT 34: Fateh Moudarres (b. 1922 - d. 1999) - Kalamoon - Damascus. Executed ...
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€ 6,000
LOT 35: Nabil Nahas (b. 1949) - Untitled. Executed in: 1996 - 1999; Medium: ...
Start price:
€ 30,000
LOT 36: Gazbia Sirry (b. 1925 - d. 2021) - The Donkey Cart. Executed in: ...
Start price:
€ 3,600
LOT 37: Jamil Molaeb (b.1948) - Untitled. Executed in: 2007; Medium: acrylic ...
Start price:
€ 7,000
LOT 38: Fatima El Hajj (b. 1953) - Through Arabic Eyes - Dedication to Jean Genet
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€ 2,800
LOT 39: Willy Aractingy (b. 1930 - d. 2003) - La crise du logement. Fable de Geha
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€ 9,000
LOT 40: Bibi Zogbé (b. 1890 - d. 1973) - Untitled. Medium: oil on masonite; ...
Start price:
€ 2,200
LOT 41: Farid Aouad (b. 1924 - d. 1982) - Retour de barque la nuit. Executed ...
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€ 1,600
LOT 42: Helen Khal (b. 1923 - d. 2009) - Horizon luminueux. Medium: oil on ...
Start price:
€ 2,000
LOT 43: Juliana Seraphim (b. 1934 - d. 2005) - Untitled (diptych). Medium: ...
Start price:
€ 500
LOT 44: Nazem Mezher (b. 1965) - Untitled (diptych). Executed in: 1996 & ...
Start price:
€ 500
LOT 45: Abdullah Murad (b. 1944) - Untitled (portfolio of 7 artworks). Execute ...
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€ 1,400
LOT 46: Amy Todman (b. 1982) - Untitled. Executed in: 2024; Medium: acrylic ...
Start price:
€ 300
LOT 47: Marwan Sahmarani (b. 1970) - Untitled. Medium: mixed media on thick ...
Start price:
€ 650
LOT 48: Chaza Charafeddine (b. 1964) - Sheet 13: test no.4, parts of the ...
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€ 1,400
LOT 49: Juliana Seraphim (b. 1934 - d. 2005) - Études pour une illustration. E ...
Start price:
€ 800
LOT 50: Nazem Al-Jaafari (b. 1918 - d. 2015) - Untitled. Executed in: 1984; ...
Start price:
€ 600
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