22nd Oct, 2025 12:00
Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art
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LOUAY KAYALI (SYRIAN, 1934-1978)
Untitled
LOUAY KAYALI (SYRIAN, 1934-1978)
Untitled
Signed and dated 'Kayali, 65' on lower left, to reverse signed in Arabic 'Kayali', dated '12/10/1965' and labelled 'Dimashq'
Oil on canvas
60cm x 44cm (total including frame)
Louay Kayali (1934 – 1978) was born in Aleppo, who (besides his studies the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome) lived and worked as a painter and lecturer in Demascus for much of his life. He worked closely with fellow Syrian artist Fatteh Mouddares (1922 - 1999), together representing Syria in the 1960 Venice Biennale. Kayali's death was an untimely and tragic one, from a fire in his home at the age of 44. Best known for his paintings of rich Syrian landscapes, as well as modernist portraits and paintings of flowers, Kayali is considered one of Syria’s foremost postwar and contemporary artists.
Provenance
Gifted by the artist in 1965 to Hisham Kilani
Thence by descent to Abdel Kader Barazi in 2019
Dimashq Art Gallery
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sold for £14,760
LOUAY KAYALI (SYRIAN, 1934-1978)
Untitled
Signed and dated 'Kayali, 65' on lower left, to reverse signed in Arabic 'Kayali', dated '12/10/1965' and labelled 'Dimashq'
Oil on canvas
60cm x 44cm (total including frame)
Louay Kayali (1934 – 1978) was born in Aleppo, who (besides his studies the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome) lived and worked as a painter and lecturer in Demascus for much of his life. He worked closely with fellow Syrian artist Fatteh Mouddares (1922 - 1999), together representing Syria in the 1960 Venice Biennale. Kayali's death was an untimely and tragic one, from a fire in his home at the age of 44. Best known for his paintings of rich Syrian landscapes, as well as modernist portraits and paintings of flowers, Kayali is considered one of Syria’s foremost postwar and contemporary artists.
Provenance
Gifted by the artist in 1965 to Hisham Kilani
Thence by descent to Abdel Kader Barazi in 2019
Dimashq Art Gallery
Acquired from the above by the present owner
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.
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