22nd Oct, 2025 12:00
Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art
2
BAYA (ALGERIAN, 1931-1998)
Untitled
BAYA (ALGERIAN, 1931-1998)
Untitled
Signed and dated 'Baya, 1997' on lower right, inscribed 'Baya' on reverse
Watercolour, ink and gouache on paper
47cm x 39.5cm (total including frame)
Baya Mahieddine, known under the artistic title ‘Baya’, was an Algerian painter and ceramicist who lived and worked in Algeria and France. Baya resisted limitation to any single artistic genre, her style fusing elements of the surreal and modernist movements with traditional folk art practices. Having exhibited extensively in both Algiers and Paris in her lifetime, Baya drew attention from the likes of Picasso and André Breton. Her influence was significant in Algeria, her work even being chosen to feature on local postage stamps.
Provenance
Private Collection, Jerusalem
Sold for £7,995
BAYA (ALGERIAN, 1931-1998)
Untitled
Signed and dated 'Baya, 1997' on lower right, inscribed 'Baya' on reverse
Watercolour, ink and gouache on paper
47cm x 39.5cm (total including frame)
Baya Mahieddine, known under the artistic title ‘Baya’, was an Algerian painter and ceramicist who lived and worked in Algeria and France. Baya resisted limitation to any single artistic genre, her style fusing elements of the surreal and modernist movements with traditional folk art practices. Having exhibited extensively in both Algiers and Paris in her lifetime, Baya drew attention from the likes of Picasso and André Breton. Her influence was significant in Algeria, her work even being chosen to feature on local postage stamps.
Provenance
Private Collection, Jerusalem
Auction: Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art, 22nd Oct, 2025
Over the course of the last two decades, Middle Eastern Modern and Contemporary Art has emerged as one of the most important areas of the art market, attracting significant attention internationally. At Azca, we are proud to provide a platform where the vibrant and rich artistic character of the Middle East can continue to be celebrated.
The sale highlights the works of visionary artists such as Ismail Fattah (Iraqi, 1934-2004), Sliman Mansour (Palestinian, b. 1947) and Louay Kayali (Syrian, 1934-1978) to name a few.
For more information contact: bids@azcaauctions.com
Viewing
Viewing times: 10 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday 15 October
Thursday 16 October
Friday 17 October
Monday 20 October
Tuesday 21 October
