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Old City Under Full Moon Night - shown to scale
Nazir Nabaa

Old City Under Full Moon Night, 1998

Estimated price$14,805 – $27,495

Oil on Board

100 × 100 cm | 39.4 × 39.4 in

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About the work

A densely layered old city cascades beneath a luminous full moon against a deep black sky, its ancient rooftops and stairways rendered in sweeping tones of violet, purple, and blue. The expressive brushwork creates a richly textured nocturnal atmosphere that is both haunting and deeply evocative.

Nazir Nabaa (Syria).

Oil on Board, 100 × 100 cm, 1998.

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

Medium
Size
100 × 100 cm | 39.4 × 39.4 in
Year
1998
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Purple, Blue, Pink
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Nazir Nabaa — Oil on Board, 100 × 100 cm (representative image)
Nazir Nabaa

Syria

Nazir Nabaa (نذير نبعة), born in Damascus, Syria in 1938 and passing away in 2016, was a prominent Syrian painter recognized for his significant contributions to modern Arab art. Nabaa studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cairo, graduating in 1961, and later continued his studies at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome. His work is characterized by a distinctive blend of figurative and abstract elements, often drawing inspiration from Syrian folklore, daily life, and the country’s rich cultural heritage. Nabaa’s paintings are celebrated for their vibrant color palettes and expressive forms, reflecting both personal and collective narratives.

Throughout his career, Nazir Nabaa held numerous solo and group exhibitions in Syria and internationally, including notable shows at the National Museum of Damascus and participation in the Alexandria Biennale. His works have been acquired by major institutions such as the Barjeel Art Foundation and are part of several important private and public collections. In the secondary market, Nabaa’s paintings have appeared at reputable auction houses, including Christie’s Dubai, where his works have achieved strong results, underscoring his standing in the Arab art market. Nabaa’s legacy endures as a leading figure in Syrian modernism, influencing generations of artists in the region.

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