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Figure with Bird on Head, 2001

Acrylic on canvas

165 × 140 cm | 65.0 × 55.1 in

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Figure with Bird on Head, 2001 Sale price$12,000.00

About the work

A contorted figure gazes upward with outstretched clawed hands, a dark bird perched on its head, while heart motifs punctuate its torso and orange flames lick the base — the whole scene rendered in raw, gestural black marks on a raw beige ground.

Sabhan Adam (Syria, –present).

Acrylic on canvas, 140 × 165 cm, 2001.

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

Materials
Acrylic on canvas
Medium
Size
165 × 140 cm | 65.0 × 55.1 in
Year
2001
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Expressionism
Colours
Brown, Black and White, Orange
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Sabhan Adam — Oil on Canvas, 60 × 150 cm (representative image)
Sabhan Adam

Syria, b. 1973

Sabhan Adam (صبّان آدم), born in 1973 in Hassakeh, Syria, is a prominent contemporary artist recognized for his distinctive figurative paintings and mixed-media works. Adam’s art is characterized by surreal, often grotesque figures rendered in bold colors and expressive brushwork, exploring themes of alienation, identity, and the human condition. His unique visual language draws on personal experience and the broader sociopolitical landscape of Syria, positioning him as a significant voice in Middle Eastern contemporary art.

Adam’s work has been exhibited internationally, including notable solo and group exhibitions at institutions such as the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris and the Ayyam Gallery in Dubai and Beirut. His paintings have also been featured in major art fairs and biennials, further cementing his reputation on the global stage. In the auction market, Sabhan Adam’s works have appeared at leading houses such as Christie’s and Bonhams, achieving strong results and attracting collectors interested in contemporary Middle Eastern art. His continued presence in both institutional and commercial contexts underscores his influence and the enduring appeal of his evocative, psychologically charged imagery.

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