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Scattered Wooden Chairs and Tables Interior - shown to scale
Amer Al Obaidi

Scattered Wooden Chairs and Tables Interior, 1992

Estimated price$14,000 – $26,000

Oil on Board

77 × 77 cm | 30.3 × 30.3 in

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About the work

A cluttered interior fills the canvas with scattered wooden chairs and tables rendered in vigorous, textured brushstrokes, a solitary draped figure barely discernible amid the chaos. The warm browns and creamy whites create a tense, unsettled atmosphere that draws the eye deep into the composition.

Amer Al Obaidi (Iraq, 1943–present).

Oil on Board, 77 × 77 cm, 1992.

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

Medium
Size
77 × 77 cm | 30.3 × 30.3 in
Year
1992
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Brown, Grey, Black and White
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Amer Al Obaidi — Oil on Canvas, 167 × 169 cm (representative image)
Amer Al Obaidi

Iraq, b. 1943

Amer Al Obaidi (عامر العبيدي), born in 1943 in Iraq, is a prominent Iraqi painter recognized for his significant contributions to modern Iraqi art. Al Obaidi’s work is characterized by a distinctive fusion of traditional Iraqi themes with modernist sensibilities, often depicting rural life, folklore, and the landscapes of his homeland. His paintings are noted for their vibrant color palettes and expressive brushwork, reflecting both nostalgia and a deep connection to Iraqi cultural heritage.

Al Obaidi’s art has been exhibited in major institutions and galleries across the Middle East and internationally, including notable shows at the Iraqi Museum of Modern Art in Baghdad. His works have also appeared at significant auctions, with sales recorded at Christie’s, underscoring his standing in the regional and international art markets. Throughout his career, Al Obaidi has remained an influential figure in the Iraqi art scene, contributing to the preservation and evolution of its visual culture during periods of both stability and upheaval. His legacy endures through his evocative portrayals of Iraqi identity and his role in shaping the trajectory of contemporary art in Iraq.

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