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Bird with Wings Over Glowing Pyramid - shown to scale
Hamdi Abu Al Maati

Bird with Wings Over Glowing Pyramid, 1989

Estimated price$14,000 – $26,000

Mixed Media on Canvas on Board

100 × 74 cm | 39.4 × 29.1 in

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About the work

A large golden-brown bird with sweeping dark wings perches above a glowing pyramid, draped in flowing red fabric, while smaller crimson birds line the upper edges against a deep blue ground. The composition blends Egyptian symbolism with dreamlike surrealism, creating a powerful and mysterious atmosphere.

Hamdi Abu Al Maati (Egypt, 1958–present).

Mixed Media on Canvas on Board, 74 × 100 cm, 1989.

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

Medium
Size
100 × 74 cm | 39.4 × 29.1 in
Year
1989
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Brown, Red
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Hamdi Abu Al Maati — Mixed media on canvas on board, 74 × 100 cm (representative image)
Hamdi Abu Al Maati

Egypt, b. 1958

Hamdi Abu Al Maati (حمدي أبو المعاطي), born in 1958 in Egypt, is a prominent contemporary Egyptian artist recognized for his contributions to painting and the visual arts. Abu Al Maati is known for his expressive use of color and dynamic compositions, often reflecting themes rooted in Egyptian culture and daily life. His work spans painting and drawing, with a style that balances figurative elements and abstraction, capturing the vibrancy and complexity of his surroundings.

Abu Al Maati has exhibited extensively in Egypt and internationally, with notable institutional exhibitions including shows at the Cairo Opera House and the Palace of Arts in Cairo. He has also participated in major biennials and group exhibitions representing Egypt, further establishing his reputation within the regional art scene. His works have been acquired by significant collections, including the Museum of Modern Egyptian Art in Cairo, underscoring his standing in the Egyptian art community.

In the auction market, Hamdi Abu Al Maati’s works have appeared at reputable houses such as Sotheby’s and Christie’s, where his paintings have attracted collectors interested in modern and contemporary Middle Eastern art. His continued presence in both institutional and commercial contexts highlights his ongoing influence and relevance in the field of Egyptian contemporary art.

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Mixed media

Works combining two or more materials — paint, collage, found objects, text, sand — in a single piece. The approach lets artists layer meaning and material, and is widely used in modern and contemporary MENA art.
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Surrealism

Art of the dream and the unconscious, juxtaposing unexpected images to unsettle reason and reveal the irrational. Several Arab modernists embraced its imaginative freedom and symbolism.
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