Login
Abu Zraiq-1993-recUofDQD3OlzP9Np
Woman Reading by Abstract Window - shown to scale
Mohammad Abu Zraiq

Woman Reading by Abstract Window, 1993

Estimated price$1,484 – $2,756

Oil on Board

90 × 60 cm | 35.4 × 23.6 in

Certificate of Authenticity

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is a signed document verifying that this artwork is the genuine work of the named artist. For pieces from the Hindiyeh Collection, the COA is signed by the collection. For gallery- or artist-direct pieces, it is issued by the gallery or by the artist's authorized estate.

The COA includes the artist's name, the title, year, medium, and dimensions of the work, and is delivered with the artwork at the time of dispatch.

Rarity classifications

Unique
A one-of-a-kind work. No other version of this piece exists.

Limited edition
The artist or their estate produced a known, finite number of copies. The edition size is shown in the work's details.

Open edition
The edition run is ongoing. New works may still be produced in the same series, which may be numbered or made to order.

Unknown edition
The edition has ended, but the number originally produced is no longer documented.
Request this piece
About the price estimate

The price shown is an estimated range based on the work's medium, year, edition status, and current market context. It is not the final sale price.

Once you submit an inquiry, an Artsamy specialist will confirm the exact price for this piece alongside shipping, insurance, and any other costs. The final figure may fall within the estimate, slightly below for first-time buyers or aged listings, or occasionally above for highly contested works.

If you believe the estimated range is inaccurate, or you'd like to discuss the valuation directly, contact us and a specialist will respond within six hours during business days.

Shipping & taxes

Ships from Amman, Jordan. Hand-packed in a custom crate or rigid art-tube depending on medium and size.

Delivery (after handling): 5–10 business days within MENA, 10–18 to Europe and North America, 14–25 elsewhere. Larger or framed works ship via fine-art freight; timing confirmed by email after purchase.

Duties & taxes are excluded from the price. International buyers are responsible for any customs fees on arrival. Full export documentation provided.

Works leaving Jordan require an export clearance certificate, arranged on your behalf.

Need a quote first? Contact us with your delivery city.

The Artsamy guarantee
  • Secure checkout. Payments are encrypted and processed by Shopify Payments.
  • Authenticity guaranteed. Every artwork ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, verified by the artist or their estate.
  • Money-back guarantee. 14-day return window if the artwork doesn't match its listing or arrives damaged in transit.
  • Learn more about the Artsamy guarantee →

About the work

A seated woman quietly reads against a luminous geometric window, her figure rendered in a Cubist style that blends figurative calm with fragmented planes of teal, white, and colour. The deep cobalt background and richly patterned foreground create a dreamlike interior alive with cultural symbolism.

Mohammad Abu Zraiq (Jordan, 1942–present).

Oil on Board, 60 × 90 cm, 1993.

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

Medium
Size
90 × 60 cm | 35.4 × 23.6 in
Year
1993
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Green, Red
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mohammad Abu Zraiq — Oil on Canvas, 40 × 60 cm (representative image)
Mohammad Abu Zraiq

Jordan, b. 1942

Mohammad Abu Zraiq (محمد أبو زريق), born in 1942 in Jordan, is a painter recognized for his contributions to the development of modern Jordanian art. His work is characterized by a blend of figurative and abstract elements, often reflecting themes rooted in Jordanian culture and daily life. Abu Zraiq’s paintings typically employ vibrant color palettes and expressive brushwork, exploring both personal and collective narratives within the context of the Middle East.

Throughout his career, Abu Zraiq has exhibited in several prominent institutions within Jordan and the wider Arab world. His works have been displayed at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, a key venue for modern and contemporary art in the region. He has also participated in group exhibitions that highlight the evolution of Jordanian visual art, contributing to the country’s artistic identity. While his paintings are well-regarded in institutional contexts, there is no public record of sales at major international auction houses such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, or Bonhams, suggesting his market presence remains primarily regional.

Abu Zraiq continues to be an influential figure in Jordan’s art scene, both as a practicing artist and as a contributor to the cultural landscape. His legacy is marked by a commitment to visual storytelling and the representation of Jordanian heritage through art.

View all works by Mohammad Abu Zraiq

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.
View more oil artworks

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.
View more cubism artworks