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Arabic Calligraphy on Illuminated Panel - shown to scale
Abass Al Baghdady

Arabic Calligraphy on Illuminated Panel, 2000

Estimated price$1,400 – $2,600

Calligraphy

40 × 60 cm | 15.7 × 23.6 in

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About the work

An ornate illuminated calligraphy panel features bold Thuluth script bearing a Quranic verse across the top, surrounded by intricate golden floral borders on a deep navy ground. The warm parchment centre is framed with delicate geometric and floral gilded decoration, giving the work a richly ceremonial presence.

Abass Al Baghdady (Iraq, 1949–2023).

Calligraphy, 60 × 40 cm, 2000.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
40 × 60 cm | 15.7 × 23.6 in
Year
2000
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Yellow, Brown
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Abass Al Baghdady — Calligraphy, 60 × 40 cm (representative image)
Abass Al Baghdady

Iraq, b. 1949–2023

Abass Al Baghdady (عباس البغدادي), born in Iraq in 1949 and passing in 2023, was a prominent Iraqi artist recognized for his contributions to modern and contemporary art in the region. His practice encompassed painting and mixed media, often reflecting the rich cultural heritage and complex social realities of Iraq. Al Baghdady’s work is characterized by expressive brushwork and a vibrant palette, drawing on both traditional motifs and modernist influences to create compositions that resonate with both local and international audiences.

Throughout his career, Al Baghdady participated in significant exhibitions within Iraq and the broader Middle East, with his works featured in respected institutions and art fairs. His paintings have been included in group shows highlighting Iraqi modernism and have contributed to the narrative of post-war Iraqi art. Al Baghdady’s art has also appeared at major auction houses, including Christie’s and Bonhams, where his pieces have attracted attention from collectors interested in Middle Eastern art. His legacy endures through his influence on younger generations of Iraqi artists and his role in the preservation and evolution of Iraqi artistic identity.

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