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Golden Symbols with Figure and Tiger - shown to scale
Mukhled Al Mukhtar

Golden Symbols with Figure and Tiger, 2000

Estimated price$1,974 – $3,666

Oil on Canvas

84 × 70 cm | 33.1 × 27.6 in

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About the work

A richly textured golden surface teems with dense ancient-looking symbols and figures, punctuated by vivid accent elements — a wide-eyed face, a crouching tiger, a colourful wheel, and a stained-glass archway — creating a deeply layered and mysterious visual world.

Mukhled Al Mukhtar (Iraq, 1948–2017).

Oil on Canvas, 70 × 84 cm, 2000.

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

Medium
Size
84 × 70 cm | 33.1 × 27.6 in
Year
2000
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Yellow, Brown, Blue
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Mukhled Al Mukhtar — Mixed media On Canvas, 150 × 110 cm (representative image)
Mukhled Al Mukhtar

Iraq, b. 1948–2017

Mukhled Al Mukhtar (1948–2017) was a prominent Iraqi artist recognized for his significant contributions to modern Iraqi art. Born in Baghdad, Al Mukhtar developed a distinctive visual language that bridged traditional Iraqi themes with contemporary artistic practices. His work spanned painting and sculpture, often reflecting the cultural and historical complexities of Iraq. Al Mukhtar’s style is noted for its expressive use of color and form, drawing inspiration from Mesopotamian heritage while engaging with modernist aesthetics.

Throughout his career, Al Mukhtar exhibited widely in the Middle East and internationally. His works have been featured in major institutional exhibitions, including shows at the Iraqi Museum of Modern Art in Baghdad and group exhibitions in Europe and the Arab world. Al Mukhtar’s art has also appeared at reputable auction houses such as Christie’s and Bonhams, where his pieces have attracted collectors interested in modern Arab art. His legacy endures as a vital figure in the narrative of twentieth-century Iraqi art, celebrated for both his creative innovation and his dedication to preserving Iraqi cultural identity.

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