01 Work, Middle East Artists, Omar El-Nagdi's Untitled (Surat Yasin), with Footnotes #73

Omar El-Nagdi (1931 - 2019

Untitled (Surat Yasin), c. 2008

Mixed media on canvas

150 by 150 cm. 59 by 59 in.

Private collection

Estimate for 60,000 - 80,000 GBP in Oct 2025

Nagdi's works can be found in the United States' Congress Library, Washington DC; the Museum of Modern Art, Venice; the National Library, Paris; the Museum of Modern Art, Cairo; the Museum of Fine Art, Alexandria; and the Museum of Modern Art, South Korea. He has exhibited internationally, notably at a solo show at the Institut du Monde Arabe in 1995, and has received awards at three Alexandria Biennales (1999, 1996, and 1974).

Omar El-Nagdi was an Egyptian artist renowned for his contributions to abstract expressionism and cubism. Born in 1931 in Cairo, he had a prolific career that spanned several decades, gaining recognition both locally and internationally. El-Nagdi passed away in 2019.

A graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Helwan University, El-Nagdi earned first-class honors in 1953. His early career saw him win several prestigious awards, including first prize at the Technical Production Exhibition in 1955 and the Cairo Fine Arts competition in 1952. His formative years also included studies abroad, such as ceramics in Russia and higher education at the Venice Academy of Fine Arts in Italy, where he studied under Professor Bruno Saetti. El-Nagdi's work was influenced by various mediums, including painting, sculpture, etching, and mosaic art, with a particular focus on silk-screen printing and graphic arts.

El-Nagdi’s caeer was marked by numerous exhibitions at notable venues worldwide. He participated in the Venice Biennale, Alexandria Biennale, and the Kuwait Biennale, receiving accolades for his innovative use of color and form. His work was exhibited in solo shows in cities including Cairo, Paris, Riyadh, and Beirut, and his art was featured in major galleries such as the Al-Ahram Gallery in Cairo and the Danielle Bourdette Gallery in Honfleur, France. He was also part of several international group exhibitions in cities like London, Maastricht, and Venice.

In addition to his artistic practice, El-Nagdi made significant contributions to the field of art education. He served as a visiting professor at King Saud University in Riyadh and was a member of various artistic organizations, including the Fine Art Friends Association and the Egyptian Television Program Committee. As a TV director, he produced numerous documentaries and directed more than 30 films, composing music for several songs.

El-Nagdi’s legacy extends beyond his work as a visual artist; he also wrote books on design and Egyptian art, such as Alphabetic Design and the Description of Egypt Series. His influence continues to be felt in the world of contemporary Egyptian art. More on Omar El-Nagdi

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01 Painting, MIDDLE EASTERN ART, Jamil Molaeb's Jerusalem, with Footnotes , #63

Jamil Molaeb (b. 1948)

Jerusalem, c. 2021

Oil on canvas

99 by 79 cm. 39 by 31 in.

Private collection.

Estimated for $7,000 USD - $10,000 USD in May 2025

Jamil Molaeb (1948) was born in Baissour, Lebanon. He started his artistic career in the seventies, after training under renowned artists such as Chafic Abboud and Paul Guiragossian at the Fine Arts Institute of the Lebanese University. In 1967, 18 years old Jamil Molaeb won the 3rd prize of sculpture at 7th Salon of the Sursock Museum.

Craving further discoveries and exposure to the world, he spent a year studying in Algeria and, in 1984, enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts program at New York’s Pratt Institute, to later obtain a doctorate in artistic education from Ohio State University.

Back in his native country in 1989, Molaeb started teaching art at the Lebanese University and the Lebanese American University of Beirut.

Since 1966 he has held different solo exhibitions in Lebanon, Algeria, France, Switzerland and the United Stat

His work has been showcased in a number of Art Fairs: Art Abu-Dhabi, Beirut Art Fair, Art Dubai, Art14 London and La Biennale de Lyon.

Jamil Molaeb’s work has been exhibited at international museums such as the Gropius Bau Museum in Berlin, his paintings are acquired by public and private collections including The World Bank in Washington DC, the Institute de Monde Arabe in Paris and has been sold in international auctions. More on Jamil Molaeb

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