Most Expensive Egyptian Art Ever Sold
From Mahmoud Said to Adam Hanein, we take a look at the most valuable works of art produced by Egyptian pioneers.
Ahead of Arts-Mart.com's grand gallery opening on the 5th December, we've teamed up with the fine arts retailers to enlighten you with a run down of some of the most expensive art ever created by Egyptian artists. This of course doesn't necessarily count holistic value as a piece of art, but pure monetary value realised once sold on to private collectors, museums or auction houses.
Mahmoud Said (1897 - 1964) - Les Chadoufs
Value: $2,434,500
Abdul Hadi El-Gazzar (1925-1965) - Construction of the Suez Canal
Value: $1,023,750
Chant Avedissian (1951) - Icons of the Nile
Value: $1,565,000
Mahmoud Saïd (1897-1964) - Haguer
Value: $663,750
Adam Hanein (1929) - Labour
Value: $171,750
Hassan Soliman (1944-2008) - The Last Supper
Value: $171,750
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