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Apr. 02, 2025
SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQ, B.1942)
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQ, B.1942) SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQ, B.1942) Four Women (1967) Oil on canvas and oil on paper laid on canvas Signed and dated 1967 in Arabic lower right 53.2 x 87.3cm (21 x 34.6in) Provenance: From an esteemed scholarly private U.K. Collection Acquired directly from the artist Suad Al Attar is a pioneering force in contemporary Arab art, celebrated for her evocative and deeply personal exploration of the female experience and cultural identity. Born in 1942 in Iraq, Al Attarâs artistic journey spans decades, during which she has consistently challenged the boundaries of art while advocating for the representation of womenâs strength, complexity, and agency. Al Attarâs early education at the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad set the stage for her distinctive artistic practice. A pivotal moment in Al Attarâs early career was her association with the renowned Iraqi sculptor and painter, Jewad Salim, a central figure in the establishment of modern Iraqi art. Salim was instrumental in the founding of the Baghdad Modern Art Group in the 1950s, which sought to bring together a new generation of artists committed to breaking away from traditional representational art and exploring innovative techniques and abstract forms. The group's work was groundbreaking in its attempt to blend modernism with Iraqâs rich cultural heritage, and it played a significant role in shaping the trajectory of contemporary art in the Arab world. Al Attar was greatly influenced by Salimâs vision and became part of this artistic movement that emphasized social and political consciousness, while also advocating for new modes of expression. Through her involvement with the Baghdad Modern Art Group, Al Attar began to develop her distinctive style, combining abstraction with elements of Iraqi cultural identity. The groupâs collective efforts laid the foundation for a new era in Arab art, one in which artists could explore complex social themes while drawing on their own cultural traditions. It was during her studies in London at the Slade School of Fine Art in the late 1960s that Al Attar's style expanded and deepened. Immersed in the vibrant art scene of the UK, she merged Western modernism with her Eastern roots, which greatly influenced the mature work for which she is now renowned. Central to Al Attarâs art is the powerful and nuanced representation of women. As a female artist in a male-dominated field, Al Attar used her work to explore the roles and complexities of women in both her native Iraq and the broader Arab world. The female figure in her work is never passive; instead, she is an active, dynamic subject, often placed in expansive landscapes that reflect emotional and spiritual states. Al Attarâs works are imbued with a deep empathy for women's experiences, challenging conventional, often reductive portrayals of women in both art and society. In a statement from The Arab Artist Review, Al Attar explains her approach to the representation of women: âI paint women as they areâstrong, multifaceted, and full of contradictions. They are not just beautiful figures or victims; they are alive with all the complexities that make them whole.â This quote highlights her intent to present women in a fuller, more authentic lightâacknowledging both their strength and vulnerability. Her work has often been described as a powerful critique of the traditional and often oppressive representations of women in Arab art. In Art and Women in the Arab World, art critic Khaled Al-Salami wrote: âAl Attarâs portrayal of women is revolutionary. She creates images that speak not only to their cultural and social roles but also to their inner worlds, which are often overlooked. Her work provides a voice to those who have been silenced for too long, presenting women as subjects of their own stories.â Al Attarâs ability to capture the emotional depth of her subjects, particularly women, is a testament to her skill and her deep commitment to elevating their narratives in a way that is both visually striking and emotionally resonant.
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 04, 2024
SUAD AL-ATTAR (B. 1942, BAGHDAD). Rêverie au clair de lune (Moonlight Dream
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
SUAD AL-ATTAR (B. 1942, BAGHDAD). Rêverie au clair de lune (Moonlight Dreams). oil and tissue paper collage on canvas 29 ½ x 29 ½in (75 x 75cm.).
Christie's
Nov. 23, 2022
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, born 1942) Inspired by a Poem
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, born 1942) Inspired by a Poem oil on panel, framed signed 'Suad Al Attar' and dated '94' and further signed and titled on the verso, executed in 1994
Bonhams
Jun. 08, 2022
سعاد العطار SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQI, B. 1942)
Est: $1,500 - $3,500
SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQI, B. 1942) Untitled Signed in Arabic ‘Suad Al Attar’ (lower right), signed again ‘Suad Al Attar’ (lower right), seal of the Saddam Center for Arts Baghdad (on the reverse) Graphite and ink on paper 38 x 25 cm
Albahie Auction House
May. 24, 2022
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, born 1942) Untitled (Lady with a Watermelon)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, born 1942) Untitled (Lady with a Watermelon) oil on canvas, framed signed 'Suad Attar' in Arabic and English and dated '1991' (middle right), executed in 1991 16 x 20cm (6 5/16 x 7 7/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 24, 2022
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, born 1942) Untitled (Lady with Flowers)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, born 1942) Untitled (Lady with Flowers) oil on panel, framed signed 'Suad Al Attar' in English and Arabic and dated '1991' (lower right), executed in 1991 16 x 20cm (6 5/16 x 7 7/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
May. 24, 2022
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, born 1942) Untitled (Lady in the Sun)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, born 1942) Untitled (Lady in the Sun) oil on panel, framed signed 'Suad Al Attar' in Arabic and English and dated '1991' (lower right), executed in 1991 16 x 20cm (6 5/16 x 7 7/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 29, 2021
Â§ SUAD AL-ATTAR (BRITISH / IRAQI B. 1942)
Est: £3,500 - £5,500
Â§ SUAD AL-ATTAR (BRITISH / IRAQI B. 1942) SUAD AL-ATTAR (BRITISH / IRAQI B. 1942) Untitled signed in Arabic and dated suad al-attar 1977 (centre right) oil on canvas 50 x 39.4 cm (19 1/2 x 15 1/2 in) PROVENANCE Private collection, London
Chiswick Auctions
Jun. 02, 2021
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, born 1942) Two Women in the Market (Baghdadiyat)
Est: £6,000 - £10,000
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, born 1942) Two Women in the Market (Baghdadiyat) oil on wood panel, framed signed and dated 1964 45 x 30cm (17 11/16 x 11 13/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 24, 2020
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, born 1942) Garden of Eden
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, born 1942) Garden of Eden oil on canvas signed 'Suad Al Attar' in Arabic and English (lower right), executed in 1983 51 x 84cm (20 1/16 x 33 1/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 29, 2020
§ SUAD AL-ATTAR (Iraqi, B. 1942)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
SUAD AL-ATTAR (Iraqi, B. 1942) Birds and Flowers of Paradise signed (in English and Arabic) and dated Suad Al Attar 1990 (lower right) oil on canvas 30 x 25 cm (11 3/4 x 9 3/4 in) ARR
Chiswick Auctions
Jun. 16, 2020
Suad al-Attar (Iraq
Est: £400 - £600
Suad al-Attar (Iraq, b.1942), Midsummer Dreaming, oil on board, all signed and dated '1991' in Arabic and English lower right, framed, each 15.5 x 20 cm (3)Provenance: From a Private Collection
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Apr. 18, 2020
SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQ, BORN 1942), ABSTRACT, artist's proof, signed in pencil
Est: £200 - £300
SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQ, BORN 1942), ABSTRACT, artist's proof, signed in pencil, framed. Plate 41.5cm by 35.5cm
Elstob Auctioneers
Apr. 18, 2018
SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQ, BORN 1942) Five Women oil on panel, framed signed
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQ, BORN 1942) Five Women oil on panel, framed signed Suad Al-Attar and dated 1967 in Arabic (lower right), executed in 1967 61 x 30cm (24 x 11 13/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 18, 2017
SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQI, B. 1942) Untitled (View of Assilah) signed in Arabic,
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQI, B. 1942) Untitled (View of Assilah) signed in Arabic, signed and dated ‘Suad AL-ATTAR1981’ (lower right) oil on panel 23 7/8 x 47 7/8 in. (60.5 x 121.5cm.) Painted in 1981
Christie's
Mar. 18, 2015
Suad Al-Attar (Iraqi, b. 1942) Tree oil on canvas 29 7/8 x 24in. (76 x 61cm
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Suad Al-Attar (Iraqi, b. 1942) Tree oil on canvas 29 7/8 x 24in. (76 x 61cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 07, 2014
Blue Domes
Est: £6,000 - £10,000
Blue Domes oil on canvas, framed signed "Suad Al-Attar" and dated "93" in English (lower right) 41 x 56cm (16 1/8 x 22 1/16in).
Bonhams
Oct. 07, 2014
Bids of Paradise
Est: £18,000 - £25,000
Bids of Paradise oil on canvas, framed signed, dated and titled in English (on the reverse), executed in 2011 80 x 100cm (31 1/2 x 39 3/8in).
Bonhams
Oct. 04, 2014
Saud Al-Attar, Iraqi b.1942- "Paradise in Green"
Est: £300 - £500
Saud Al-Attar, Iraqi b.1942- "Paradise in Green" and "Paradise in Green 2"; aquatints printed in colours, two, both signed, titled, dated 1983 and numbered 13/30 and 29/30 respectively in pencil, ea. 34.5x44cm, (2), (unframed)
Roseberys
Nov. 04, 2011
Suad AL-ATTAR (né en 1942) Ecole irakienne
Est: €10,000 - €12,000
Suad AL-ATTAR (né en 1942) Ecole irakienneRêverie au clair de lune, 1974Technique mixte et collage sur toile, signée et datée en bas à droite75 x 75 cm - 29 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.Mixed media and collage on canvas, signed and dated lower right
Aguttes
Oct. 26, 2010
Suad Al-Attar (Iraqi, b. 1942)
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
Suad Al-Attar (Iraqi, b. 1942) View of Assilah signed and dated 'Suad Al Attar 1981' and signed in Arabic (lower right) oil on board 23 x 47in. (60 x 120cm.) Painted in 1981
Christie's
Oct. 20, 2010
SUAD AL-ATTAR
Est: £22,000 - £32,000
SUAD AL-ATTAR B. 1942 UNTITLED signed and dated 74 twice oil on board 100 by 69cm.; 39 3/8 by 27 1/8 in.
Sotheby's
Oct. 30, 2008
Suad Al Attar (Iraqi, b. 1942)
Est: $70,000 - $100,000
Suad Al Attar (Iraqi, b. 1942) Untitled signed and dated 'Suad Al Attar 93' and signed in Arabic (lower right); signed and dated 'Suad Al Attar Sunday 18.4.93' and dated in Arabic (on the reverse) oil on canvas 24 x 48in. (61 x 122cm.) Painted on 18 April 1993
Christie's
Oct. 23, 2008
- Suad Al-Attar , Iraqi B. 1942 Untitled oil on canvas laid down on board
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
signed and dated 1972 oil on canvas laid down on board
Sotheby's
Oct. 23, 2008
- Suad Al-Attar , Iraqi B. 1942 Portrait of a Girl oil on board
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
signed and dated 1972 oil on board
Sotheby's
Apr. 30, 2008
Portrait of a Woman
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Suad Al-Attar (Iraqi, b. 1942) Portrait of a Woman signed and dated in Arabic (lower left) oil on panel 27½ x 43¼in. (70 x 110cm.) Painted in 1973
Christie's
Apr. 30, 2008
Sun, Moon and Trees
Est: $18,000 - $25,000
Suad Al-Attar (Iraqi, b.1942) Sun, Moon and Trees signed and dated in Arabic (lower right); signed, titled and inscribed 'SUAD AL ATTAR Mansour, Baghdad SUN, MOON AND TREES' on the stretcher oil and encaustic on canvas 30 x 30in. (76 x 76cm.) Painted in 1972 in Baghdad
Christie's
Oct. 31, 2007
Forest
Est: $25,000 - $35,000
SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQI, B. 1942) Forest signed and dated 'SUAD AL ATTAR 81' and signed again in Arabic (lower right) oil on board 24 x 48in. (61 x 122cm.) Painted in 1981
Christie's
Oct. 24, 2007
m - Suad Al-Attar , Iraqi B. 1942 Untitled oil on canvas
Est: £12,000 - £18,000
signed twice and dated 1975 twice oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Feb. 01, 2007
SUAD AL-ATTAR (IRAQ, B. 1942)
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Portrait of the Artist's Sister Laila signed and dated in Arabic (lower left) oil on board 36 1/2 x 19 3/4 in. (92 x 50cm.) Painted in 1972
Christie's
Apr. 28, 2005
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, b.1942) Spirit from the Past
Est: -
signed in Arabic and English lower right; signed and dated '2004' in Arabic and English on the reverse, oil on canvas, framed 24 x 19.5 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 28, 2005
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, b.1942) Mystery of Sunset
Est: -
signed in Arabic and English and dated '02' lower left; signed in English and Arabic, dated '2002' and titled on the reverse, oil on canvas, framed 24 x 34 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 28, 2005
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq, b.1942) Eternal Peace
Est: -
signed in Arabic and English and dated '2004' lower right, signed and dated 'London 2001-2004' and titled Tears of the Soul on the reverse, oil on canvas, framed 71 x 48.5 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 28, 2005
Suad Al-Attar (Iraq b.1942) Moon on the Ancient City
Est: -
signed in Arabic and English and dated '2005' lower right, oil and mixed media on canvas, framed 74.5 x 100 cm.
Bonhams
Apr. 29, 2004
Suad al-Attar (Iraq, b.1942) Midsummer Dreaming
Est: €1,800 - €2,400
oil on board, all signed and dated '1991' in Arabic and English lower right, framed each 15.5 x 20 cm.(3)
Bonhams
May. 03, 2001
Suad Attar
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
Suad Attar Iraq, b.1942 dream city signed and dated in English and Arabic '93 lower right oil on canvas (triptych, in one frame) Each 30 by 60 cm., each 12 by 23 1/2 in. Exhibited: London, Leighton House, Suad Al-Attar- Recent Works, 1993
Sotheby's

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