Noor Soussi
Head of Department
PROPERTY FROM THE FARSI COLLECTION
Lot 1
Abdel Hadi El-Gazzar(Egypt, 1925-1965)Aswan (from the High Dam Series)
24 May 2023, 16:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £10,880 inc. premium
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Nima Sagharchi
Group Head
Abdel Hadi El-Gazzar (Egypt, 1925-1965)
Aswan (from the High Dam Series)
indian ink on paper, framed
signed "A. Elgazzar" and dated "1964" (lower right), executed in 1964
22 x 27cm (8 11/16 x 10 5/8in).
indian ink on paper, framed
signed "A. Elgazzar" and dated "1964" (lower right), executed in 1964
22 x 27cm (8 11/16 x 10 5/8in).
Footnotes
Provenance:
Property from the private collection of Dr Mohammad Said Farsi
Thence by descent to the present owner
Abdel Hadi El-Gazzar's High Dam series is a stunning visual tribute to one of the most important projects in Egypt's modern history. The construction of the High Dam in Aswan was a monumental feat, a symbol of the country's progress and determination to harness the power of the Nile. El-Gazzar's artworks capture the sheer scale of the project, but also the human stories behind it. The workers who toiled day and night to build the dam faced gruelling conditions, but their efforts were crucial to the success of the project. El-Gazzar's High Dam series is a testament to their resilience and sacrifice, and a reminder of the significance of the dam to Egypt's economy and future.