Two important collections of Middle Eastern art will lead the 16th sale season at Christie’s Dubai on March 19. The Pharos Collection of 55 works includes works by the leading names of the modern Egyptian art movement while the Maath Alousi Collection focuses on modern Iraqi art acquired by this important architect of the modern Arab world. The Important Watch sale will be held the following evening with 120 watches representing the world’s leading luxury brands.
Azade Köker (Turkish, b. 1949)
Ecstacy ($60,000-80,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd. 2014.
Farhad Moshiri (Iranian, b. 1963)
Bunny Rabbit (from the Fluffy Friends series) ($150,000-200,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2014
Shafic Abboud (Lebanese, 1926-2004) Nuits V ($80,000-120,000). Courtesy Christie’s Images Ltd., 2014.