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Two Figures in Abstract Old City - shown to scale
Mahmoud Sadiq

Two Figures in Abstract Old City, 1999

Estimated price$7,896 – $14,664

Oil on Canvas

72 × 53 cm | 28.3 × 20.9 in

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About the work

Two robed figures navigate a fragmented urban streetscape rendered in muted greens, earthy browns, and splashes of blue, evoking the layered atmosphere of an old Middle Eastern city. The cubist composition breaks the architecture into interlocking geometric planes, creating a rich sense of depth and movement.

Mahmoud Sadiq (Jordan, 1945–present).

Oil on Canvas, 53 × 72 cm, 1999.

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

Medium
Size
72 × 53 cm | 28.3 × 20.9 in
Year
1999
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Green, Brown, Blue
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mahmoud Sadiq — Oil on Canvas, 60 × 80 cm (representative image)
Mahmoud Sadiq

Jordan, b. 1945

Mahmoud Sadiq (محمود صادق), born in 1945 in Jordan, is recognized for his contributions to contemporary Jordanian art, particularly in painting. His work is characterized by a vibrant use of color and a focus on abstract forms, often drawing inspiration from the landscapes and cultural heritage of Jordan. Sadiq’s style blends elements of abstraction with subtle references to local motifs, creating compositions that resonate with both regional identity and universal artistic language.

Sadiq has exhibited his works in several notable institutions within Jordan and the broader Middle East. His paintings have been displayed at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, a leading venue for modern and contemporary art in the region. Additionally, his participation in group exhibitions has brought his work to the attention of an international audience, further establishing his reputation in the art community.

In terms of the art market, Mahmoud Sadiq’s works have appeared at reputable auction houses, including Bonhams, where his paintings have attracted interest from collectors seeking significant pieces from the Jordanian modern art movement. His enduring presence in both institutional exhibitions and the secondary market underscores his importance as a figure in the development of contemporary art in Jordan.

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Oil

Pigment bound in oil, prized for its depth, luminosity, and slow drying that lets artists blend and build rich layers. The most enduring medium of modern painting, it remains central to the work of the region's leading modernists.
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Cubism

A revolutionary early-twentieth-century approach that fractures objects into geometric planes and multiple viewpoints at once. Arab artists such as Jamil Hamoudi adapted its geometry to calligraphic and regional themes.
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