Aref EL-RAYESS (1928-2005) ; oil on canvas / 1988 ; dimensions 61 x 122 cm (24 x 48 in.) ; frame size 67 x 128 cm (26 1/3 x 50 1/3 in.) ; signed and dated lower left corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $835 , National post with tracking service $525 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $645 , National post with tracking service $475
Aref EL RAYESS (Liban, 1928 - 2005) Untitled Technique mixte sur masonite 120 x 50 cm peint en 1962 signé et daté en Arabe "Al Rayes 62" en bas à droite Mixed media on masonite painted in 1962 signed and dated in Arabic "Al Rayes 62" lower right Private Collection, Beirut
Aref EL-RAYESS (1928-2005) ; oil on canvas / 1988 ; dimensions 61 x 122 cm (24 x 48 in.) ; frame size 67 x 128 cm (26 1/3 x 50 1/3 in.) ; signed and dated lower left corner ; Shipping to USA - DHL $835 , National post with tracking service $525 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $645 , National post with tracking service $475
Aref El-Rayess (Liban, 1928-2005) S.A TAEF Huile sur toile 54 x 74 cm Peint en 1981 Signé, dédicacé et daté en arabe "Aref , à mon frère et ami Riad 1981" en bas à gauche, signé, intitulé et daté "A. RAYESS S.A TAEF, 13.11.88" au dos *** Oil on canvas 54 x 74 cm Painted in 1981 Signed, dedicated and dated in Arabic "Aref, to my brother and friend Riad 1981" lower left, signed, titled and dated "A. RAYESS S.A TAEF, 13.11.88" on the back Location: The following work is being stored in Lebanon, please contact the department for further information. Collection privée Beyrouth Acquis auprès de Monsieur Riad Dweik, le voisin d'Aref El-Rayess, probablement offerte par l'artiste à son retour d'Arabie à Monsieur Riad Dweik entre 1990 et 1991. *** Private collection Beirut Acquired from Mr. Riad Dweik, Aref El-Rayess's neighbor, probably offered by the artist on his return from Arabia to Mr. Riad Dweik between 1990 and 1991. L'œuvre en exergue dans ce catalogue, que Millon a le plaisir de vous présenter, a été créée au cours des premières années du séjour de l'artiste en Arabie Saoudite, s'étalant de 1981 à 1988. Elle puise son inspiration dans les vastes déserts d'Arabie et représente une collection d'œuvres rares produites par l'artiste au cours de cette période spécifique. Aref El Rayess, né à Aley, au Liban, en 1928, a entamé son parcours artistique à l'âge tendre de onze ans. Ses talents créatifs ont commencé à se manifester, et en 1948, sa première exposition a eu lieu à Beyrouth, avec le généreux soutien de personnalités telles que la journaliste Arlette Levy, l'artiste Georges Cyr, le critique d'art Victor Hakim et Henry Seyrig, directeur de l'Institut français d'archéologie. De 1948 à 1957, il a mené une vie artistique nomade, voyageant entre le Sénégal et Paris. Au cours de cette période, il a perfectionné ses compétences à l'Académie des beaux-arts et dans divers ateliers libres, enrichissant ses connaissances auprès de figures éminentes telles que Fernand Leger, André Lhôte et La Grande Chaumière. En 1957, il est retourné au Liban, établissant son propre atelier et un autre dédié aux tapisseries d'Aubusson en collaboration avec l'artiste canadien Roger Caron. À la suite d'une exposition au Centre culturel italien en 1959, il a reçu une bourse pour étudier en Italie. Au cours des quatre années suivantes, il a partagé son temps entre Florence et Rome, enrichissant davantage son répertoire artistique. En 1963, le gouvernement libanais l’a chargé de créer deux sculptures représentant le Liban à la Foire mondiale de New York. Cette entreprise l'a amené à passer deux ans aux États-Unis, où il a dialogué avec des peintres expressionnistes et des intellectuels, élargissant ainsi son horizon artistique. Il possédait une curiosité intellectuelle unique, motivée par un profond sentiment d'implication personnelle dans le monde. Son approche était moins liée à la naïveté qu'à sa connexion avec l'univers, une manifestation de son mysticisme et un engagement à incarner la réalité absolue des idées. Ce profond sentiment d'implication s'étendait à sa vénération pour les idées des autres, car il reconnaissait leur valeur intrinsèque. Il s'agissait moins d'une curiosité déplacée que d'une interaction naturelle et civilisée avec les autres. Pour lui, chaque question concernant le monde était, par nécessité, également la sienne, enracinée dans un impératif religieux et moral. Sa religion tournait autour de l'unification de la vision humaine et de l'univers. Il offre un exemple frappant d'un esprit flexible, où le mysticisme repose sur l'expérience d'une vision. À son époque, peu comprenaient que sa quête était simplement de capturer cette vision à travers son art. English The artwork featured in this catalog, which Millon takes great pleasure in presenting, was created during the early years of the artist's residence in Saudi Arabia, spanning from 1981 to 1988. It draws its inspiration from the vast deserts of Saudi Arabia and represents a collection of rare works produced by the artist during this specific period. Aref El Rayess, born in Aley, Lebanon, in 1928, embarked on his artistic journey at the tender age of eleven. His creative talents began to shine, and in 1948, his first exhibition took place in Beirut with the generous support of individuals such as journalist Arlette Levy, artist Georges Cyr, art critic Victor Hakim, and Henry Seyrig, Head of the French Institute of Archaeology. From 1948 to 1957, El Rayess led a nomadic artistic life, traveling between Senegal and Paris. During this period, he honed his skills at the Academy of Fine Arts and various free studios, learning from prominent figures such as Fernand Leger, Andre Lhôte, and La Grande Chaumière. In 1957, he returned to Lebanon, establishing his own studio and an atelier dedicated to Aubusson tapestries in collaboration with Canadian artist Roger Caron. Following an exhibition at the Italian Cultural Centre in 1959, he was awarded a scholarship to study in Italy. Over the next four years, he split his time between Florence and Rome, further enriching his artistic repertoire. In 1963, the Lebanese government commissioned El Rayess to create two sculptures representing Lebanon at the New York World Fair. This endeavor led him to spend two years in the United States, where he engaged with Expressionist painters and intellectuals, broadening his artistic horizons. Aref El Rayess possessed a unique intellectual curiosity, driven by a deep sense of personal involvement with the world. His approach was less about naiveté and more about his connection to the universe, a manifestation of his mysticism, and a commitment to embodying the absolute reality of ideas. This profound sense of involvement extended to his reverence for the ideas of others, as he recognized their intrinsic value. It was less a misplaced curiosity and more a natural and civilized interaction with others. For Rayess, every question concerning the world was, by necessity, also his own, rooted in a religious and moral imperative. His religion revolved around the unification of human vision and the universe. Rayess provides a striking example of a flexible mind, where mysticism is built upon the experience of a vision. During his time, few understood that his quest was simply to capture this vision through his art.
Aref EL-RAYESS (1928-2005) ; Landscape ; 1988 ; oil on canvas / framed ; dimensions 58 x 72 cm (23 x 28 1/3 in.) ; frame size 72 x 88 cm (28 1/3 x 34 2/3 in.) ; signed and dated lower left ; Shipping to USA - DHL $650 , National post with tracking service $450 / Shipping to EU, Middle Assia - DHL $520 , National post with tracking service $380
Aref El-Rayess (Liban, 1928-2005) Untitled Huile sur panneau 51 x 40 cm Peint en 1978 Signé et daté en arabe «ElRayess 75» en bas à gauche *** Oil on panel Painted in 1978 Signed an dated in Arabic «ElRayess 78» lower left Private collection, Beirut $US 6,500 - 8,600 6 000/ 8 000 €
Aref El-Rayess (Liban, 1928-2005) Untitled Technique Mixte sur papier 49 x 68 cm Peint en 1959 Signé et daté en arabe «ElRayess 959» *** Mixed media on paper Painted in 1959 Signed and dated in Arabic «ElRayess 959» Private collection, Beirut $US 6,500 - 8,600 6 000/ 8 000 €
Aref El-Rayess (Lebanese, 1928-2005) Oil on Canvas 1987, dated verso, signed lower left, depicting an abstract landscape, having handwritten Arabic on label verso, in a linen-lined gold-tone wood frame; lot is being re-offered due to non-payment, originally sold in sale #300, lot 123 Provenance: Alamuddin estate, Hinsdale, Illinois; purchased directly from the El-Rayess studio in Lebanon Property from: The Alamuddin Estate, Hinsdale, Illinois Category: Fine Art > European Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 11:07 am CST Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly. Sales Tax: California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin Download High Resolution Photographs: Photograph #1 Photograph #2 Photograph #3 Photograph #4 Photograph #5 Photograph #6 Photograph #7 Photograph #8 Last modified: May 4, 2023, 9:24 am
Aref El-Rayess (Lebanese, 1928-2005) Oil on Canvas 1987, dated verso, signed lower left, depicting an abstract landscape, having handwritten Arabic on label verso, in a linen-lined gold tone wood frame Property from: an Estate, Hinsdale, Illinois Category: Fine Art > European Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 11:42 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Sales Tax: California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin Download High Resolution Photographs: Photograph #1 Photograph #2 Photograph #3 Photograph #4 Photograph #5 Photograph #6 Photograph #7 Photograph #8 Last modified: March 11, 2023, 3:41 pm
EL-RAYESS AREF (1928 - 2005). Untitled.. Signature and year at the back. Probably african period. We are grateful to Hala Aref El Rayess for the help cataloging this lot. Lack of color lower right.. Cm 40,00 x 60,00. 1957
Aref El-Rayess (Lebanese, 1928-2005) Untitled signed and dated '1996 ARAYESS' (lower left); signed in Arabic, signed and inscribed 'A. RAYESS ALEY' (on a sticker affixed to the reverse) acrylic on panel in artist's painted frame 49¼ x 49¼in. (125 x 125cm.) Painted in 1996
Aref El-Rayess (Lebanese, 1928-2005) Untitled (Martha's Belly) signed and dated in Arabic (lower right); signed and inscribed in Arabic, signed, dated and inscribed 'A. RAYESS Aley 17.12.996' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 17¾ x 17¾in. (45.2 x 45.2cm.) Painted in 1979
Aref El-Rayess (Lebanese, 1928-2005) Untitled signed 'A.RAYESS' (lower right) acrylic on board (in artist frame) 43¼ x 47¼in. (111 x 120 cm.) Painted in 2001
Aref El-Rayess (Lebanese, 1928-2005) Labryinths of the Millenium signed 'A.RAYESS' (lower left); titled in Arabic (on the reverse); dated '97-98-99-2000' (on reverse) oil on board 43 x 47¼in. (109 x 120cm.) Painted in 1997-2000
AREF EL RAYESS (1928-2005) LEBANESE Sans Titre. Canvas stamped GALERIE ST PLACIDE. Signed and dated '63. Oil on canvas. Signed and inscribed on reverse. 22 x 18ins.
Aref El-Rayess (Lebanese, 1928-2005) H. T. M. (Human, Time and Machine) signed and dated 'RAYESS 65' (lower right); signed, titled and dated '1966.H.T.M.A.RAYESS' and signed, titled and dated in Arabic (on the stretcher) oil on canvas 59 x 59 1/8in. (149.8 x 150cm.) Painted in 1965-1966
Aref El-Rayess (Lebanese, 1928-2005) Cubist Composition signed in Arabic (lower left of left panel) and again (lower right of right panel) oil on panel, diptych each 71¾ x 22in. (189.5 x 56cm.); overall 71¾ x 44in. (189.5 x 112cm.) Painted circa 1960s (2)
AREF EL-RAYESS (LEBANESE, 1928-2005) Labyrinths of the Millenium signed and dated 'A.RAYESS.98' (lower left), and signed and dated 'A.RAYESS, 30.11.96' and in Arabic (on the reverse) oil on board with artist's frame 47¼ x 47¼in. (120 x 120cm.) Painted in 1996-1998
AREF EL-RAYESS (LEBANESE, 1928-2005) Untitled signed and dated 'A. RAYESS 60-61' (lower right); signed, numbered and dated 'RAYESS, FLORENCE 60-61 30' (on the reverse) oil, plaster and sand on panel 23½ x 33¾in. (60 x 86cm.) Executed in Florence in 1960-61
