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Ancient Female Head with Crown - shown to scale
Ali Al Jabiri

Ancient Female Head with Crown

Estimated price$2,961 – $5,499

Sculpture

42 × 32 × 12 cm | 16.5 × 12.6 × 4.7 in

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About the work

A serene white plaster bust of a female figure wearing a tall ceremonial crown with carved architectural motifs, evoking ancient Mesopotamian or classical antiquity. The softly modelled facial features and wavy hair lend the sculpture a timeless, contemplative presence.

Ali Al Jabiri (Iraq, 1942–present).

Sculpture, 32 × 42 cm.

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

Medium
Size
42 × 32 × 12 cm | 16.5 × 12.6 × 4.7 in
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Black and White, Brown
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Ali Al Jabiri — Acrylic On Canvas, 70 × 90 cm (representative image)
Ali Al Jabiri

Iraq, b. 1942

Ali Al Jabiri (علي الجابري), born in 1942 in Iraq, is a prominent Iraqi artist recognized for his contributions to modern and contemporary art in the region. Al Jabiri’s practice spans painting and sculpture, often reflecting the cultural and historical narratives of Iraq. His work is characterized by a fusion of traditional motifs with modernist abstraction, exploring themes of identity, heritage, and the complexities of Iraqi society. Al Jabiri’s distinctive style frequently incorporates calligraphic elements and symbolic references drawn from Mesopotamian history, resulting in compositions that are both visually compelling and deeply rooted in his homeland’s artistic legacy.

Throughout his career, Ali Al Jabiri has exhibited widely in reputable institutions across the Middle East and internationally. Notably, his works have been featured in exhibitions at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts and the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, underscoring his significance within the Arab art scene. In addition to institutional recognition, Al Jabiri’s paintings and sculptures have appeared at major auction houses, including Christie’s and Bonhams, where his pieces have attracted attention from collectors seeking works by leading Iraqi modernists. His enduring influence and continued activity affirm his status as a key figure in the development of contemporary Iraqi art.

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