Historic auction: Safeya Binzagr’s 1968 painting becomes Saudi Arabia’s most expensive artwork
The result positions the work as the third-highest auction price for an Arab artist.
The result positions the work as the third-highest auction price for an Arab artist.
The auction spans categories including Ancient Sculpture, 20th-Century Design and Prints, Middle Eastern, Modern and Contemporary, Latin American, and Modern and Contemporary South Asian art.
‘Coffee Shop in Madina Road’ (1968) is a rare early example of her work and depicts a group of Bedouin travelers in the desert, stopping at a café to drink tea and chat.
She was founder of Saudi Arabia’s fine art movement.
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