Painting depicting two figures playing musical instruments by Gamal Abdel Sayed Appraisal
Category: Art
Description
This is a framed painting depicting two stylized figures engaged in playing musical instruments. The figures are outlined in white and filled with a mix of dynamic colors including reds, blues, oranges, and yellows, against a dark brown background with hints of green and purple. The figure on the left appears to be playing a flute, while the figure on the right is playing a stringed instrument resembling a harp or kora. Both figures have abstract, almost skeletal features and simplified body forms. The right figure also has prominent wings. The style appears to be heavily influenced by African or tribal art, with a cubist or semi-abstract sensibility. The painting is signed in the lower right corner, appearing to read "Gamal Abdel Sayed '63". This suggests the painting was created in 1963. The frame is a simple wooden design with a light brown finish and a textured appearance. The painting appears to be in good overall visual condition, with no immediately obvious signs of damage such as tears, cracks, or significant fading, although closer inspection would be needed to confirm the condition of the canvas and paint surface. The frame also appears to be in good condition, showing minimal wear.
Appraisal Report
Based on my visual examination of the provided image, this painting by Gamal Abdel Sayed, signed and dated '63, depicts two stylized figures playing musical instruments in a style influenced by African art with cubist elements. The painting appears to be in good visual condition; I did not observe any obvious tears, cracks, or significant paint loss from the image. The frame also looks sound with minimal visible wear. The signature "Gamal Abdel Sayed" is clearly visible. Appraising works by lesser-known or non-Western artists online presents challenges due to limited readily available market comparables. Comparable sales of works by artists within the Egyptian or broader North African modernist movement with similar tribal or abstract influences and from the 1960s could inform value, but specific sale data for Gamal Abdel Sayed is not readily available to me through standard databases accessible via image alone. Demand for works by artists from this region and period varies considerably depending on the artist's recognition and exhibition history. The distinct style is likely a significant factor in its appeal to collectors interested in African or Middle Eastern modernist abstraction. Without in-person examination, I cannot definitively authenticate the signature or determine the condition of the canvas and paint layer beneath the surface. Physical inspection is needed to assess potential relining, conservation work, or hidden damages. Full authentication would require examining provenance documentation (receipts, exhibition history) and potentially scientific analysis of the materials. Due to the limitations of an image-based appraisal and lack of readily available specific market data for this artist, the value provided is an estimate.
Appraisal Value
$400-800