Seif Wanly Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1906 - d. 1979

Mohammed Seif al-Din Waly, most commonly referred to simply as Seif Waly (March 31, 1906 – February 15, 1979) was an Egyptian painter. Wanly was born in Alexandria, Egypt, in 1906 into an aristocratic family of Turkish origin.

He introduced modern art to Egypt after studying at the studio of the Italian artist Otorino Becchi. In 1942 he set up his own studio with his brother Adham Wanly and together they participated in more than 17 exhibitions, notably in the Biennale of Venice and in São Paulo, Brazil. Today an entire floor of the Mahmoud Said Museum in Alexandria is dedicated to Seif and Adham Wanly.

His work is collected by several Museums, including Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha, Darat AL Funoon in Amman.

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      • Seif Wanly Family Having Picnic Watercolour
        Nov. 16, 2024

        Seif Wanly Family Having Picnic Watercolour

        Est: £600 - £800

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979). Family Having Picnic Watercolour on Paper. Signed Seif lower right. Framed under glass 54 x 56 cm.

        Cooper Barrington LLP
      • Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Dancers
        Nov. 13, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Dancers

        Est: £6,000 - £10,000

        Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Dancers oil on panel, framed signed 'Seif' and dated '61' (lower right), executed in 1961 32 x 43cm (12 5/8 x 16 15/16in).

        Bonhams
      • Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Singer
        Nov. 13, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Singer

        Est: £8,000 - £12,000

        Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Singer oil on panel, framed signed 'Seif' (lower left), executed circa 1960s 44.5 x 30.5cm (17 1/2 x 12in).

        Bonhams
      • Seif Wanly (1906-1979) La rizière
        Oct. 30, 2024

        Seif Wanly (1906-1979) La rizière

        Est: €5,000 - €7,000

        Seif Wanly (1906-1979) La rizière Oil on cardboard Signed on the top right Countersigned and titled on the back 37 x 49 cm Provenance: Private collection, Paris Seif Wanly (1906-1979) La rizière Huile sur carton Signé en haut à droite Contresigné et titré au dos 37 x 49 cm Provenance : Collection particulière, Paris

        Piasa
      • ⊕ ‡ SEIF WANLY (EGYPTIAN 1906-1979)
        Oct. 30, 2024

        ⊕ ‡ SEIF WANLY (EGYPTIAN 1906-1979)

        Est: £2,000 - £3,000

        ⊕ ‡ SEIF WANLY (EGYPTIAN 1906-1979) NUBIAN WOMAN SEATED signed in English Seif lower right pastel on paper 39 x 28cm; 15 1/4 x 11in 56 x 45cm; 22 x 17 3/4in (framed) Property from the Zulficar Family Collection, Alexandria

        Olympia Auctions
      • ⊕ ‡ SEIF WANLY (EGYPTIAN 1906-1979)
        Oct. 30, 2024

        ⊕ ‡ SEIF WANLY (EGYPTIAN 1906-1979)

        Est: £2,000 - £3,000

        ⊕ ‡ SEIF WANLY (EGYPTIAN 1906-1979) SELF PORTRAIT ON THE ARTIST'S PALETTE signed in English Seif lower right oil on panel 12 x 16.5cm; 4 3/4 x 6 3/4in unframed Property of the Zulficar Family Collection, Alexandria Provenance Ehsan Mokhtar (the artist's wife) Acquired from the above by the present owner Born in Alexandria, Seif Wanly was raised in a French-speaking Turkish aristocratic family and was privately tutored in his family house. Wanly attended Italian painter Ottorino Becchi's new studio in Alexandria, Egypt and was introduced to avant-garde movements like Futurism and Cubism. These two styles formed the basis from which Wanly developed his personal artistic vision defined by angular lines, bright shades and colourful geometric shapes. Becchi left Egypt and Wanly decided to set up his own studio with his brother in Alexandria. The studio was set up during the 1940s with the filmmaker Mohammed Bayoumi, who also collaborated. Their studio is frequently credited with bringing attention to the art of the region.

        Olympia Auctions
      • Homage (or Salute) to Wagner
        Oct. 22, 2024

        Homage (or Salute) to Wagner

        Est: £6,000 - £8,000

        Seif Wanly (1906 - 1979) Homage (or Salute) to Wagner signed and dated in Arabic and English Seif and Seif Wanly '63 (lower left); titled (on labels to the reverse) oil on panel 67 by 97.5 cm. 26 ½ by 38 ½ in. framed: 71 by 101 cm. 28 by 39 ¾ in. Executed in 1963. 

        Sotheby's
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), An organic composition
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), An organic composition

        Est: £400 - £600

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) An organic composition Mixed media on paper Signed upper left From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 21 in. (H) x 14.5 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Dark self
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Dark self

        Est: £6,000 - £8,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Dark self, 1970 Oil on artist board Signed and dated in Arabic lower left? With multiple inscriptions and Christie's labels to reverse From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Board) 16 in. (H) x 13.25 in. (W) (Frame) 20.5 in. (H) x 18 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Self Portrait in winter clothes with brush
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Self Portrait in winter clothes with brush

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Self Portrait in winter clothes with brush Oil on board Signed lower right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Frame) 22 in. (H) x 18 in. (W) (Panel) 15 in. (H) x 11 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Profile of a Ballet Dancer
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Profile of a Ballet Dancer

        Est: £1,000 - £2,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Profile of a Ballet Dancer Oil on paper Signed lower left From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 14.5 in. (H) x 8.5 in. (W) (Frame) 9 in. (H) x 4 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Self Portrait with Windmill Flowers
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Self Portrait with Windmill Flowers

        Est: £400 - £600

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Self Portrait with Windmill Flowers Mixed media on paper Signed bottom right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Canvas) 18.5 in. (H) x 13 in. (W) (Frame) 26.5 in. (H) x 20 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Portrait of an old man
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Portrait of an old man

        Est: £2,000 - £4,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Portrait of an old man Mixed media on paper From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 12.5 in. (H) x 9.25 in. (W) (Frame) 19.5 in. (H) x 16 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Two Actors (Waiter)
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Two Actors (Waiter)

        Est: £500 - £800

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Two Actors (Waiter) Mixed media on paper From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 14 in. (H) x 20 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Doctor and nurse
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Doctor and nurse

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Doctor and nurse Mixed media on panel Signed/inscribed underneath From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Panel) 14 in. (H) x 20 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Romeo and Juliet
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Romeo and Juliet

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Romeo and Juliet Mixed media on panel Signed/inscribed underneath From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Panel) 14 in. (H) x 20 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), The Small Jug
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), The Small Jug

        Est: £1,000 - £2,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) The Small Jug, 1959 Pastel on paper Signed and dated lower right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 13.5 in. (H) x 19 in. (W) (Frame) 22 in. (H) x 27.75 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Still life with glass
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Still life with glass

        Est: £4,000 - £6,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Still life with glass Oil on canvas Signed upper right With labels verso From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Canvas) 13 in. (H) x 19 in. (W) (Frame) 18.5 in. (H) x 25 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Still life with fruit and a jug
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Still life with fruit and a jug

        Est: £4,000 - £6,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Still life with fruit and a jug Oil on canvas Signed lower left From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Canvas) 13.5 in. (H) x 19.5 in. (W) (Frame) 18.5 in. (H) x 24.5 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), A Portrait of a Girl with Red Headscarf
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), A Portrait of a Girl with Red Headscarf

        Est: £4,000 - £6,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) A Portrait of a Girl with Red Headscarf Oil on board Signed bottom right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Board) 28 in. (H) x 23 in. (W) (Frame) 34 in. (H) x 29 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Reclining nude
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Reclining nude

        Est: £200 - £300

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Reclining nude, 1953 Pen and ink on paper Signed and dated lower right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 4.5 in. (H) x 9.5 in. (W) (Frame) 10 in. (H) x 15 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), A woman reclining
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), A woman reclining

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) A woman reclining Mixed media on paper Signed upper right Inscribed extensively verso From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 3 in. (H) x 3 in. (W) (Frame) 6.5 in. (H) x 7 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Horse Head
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Horse Head

        Est: £300 - £500

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Horse Head Mixed media on paper Signed upper left From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 3 in. (H) x 3 in. (W) (Frame) 7 in. (H) x 7 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Russian Dancers
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Russian Dancers

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Russian Dancers Pastel and Indian ink on paper Signed lower right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 5 in. (H) x 7.5 in. (W) (Frame) 11 in. (H) x 14 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), On The Stage
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), On The Stage

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) On The Stage Mixed media on paper Signed lower right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 5 in. (H) x 7 in. (W) (Frame) 11 in. (H) x 12.5 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Two Horses
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Two Horses

        Est: £1,000 - £2,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Two Horses Mixed media on paper Signed lower left From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 9 in. (H) x 12 in. (W) (Frame) 16 in. (H) x 18.75 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), The Harlequin
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), The Harlequin

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) The Harlequin Mixed media on paper Signed lower left From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 5 in. (H) x 7 in. (W) (Frame) 11 in. (H) x 12.5 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Portrait of a young man
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Portrait of a young man

        Est: £4,000 - £6,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Portrait of a young man Oil on paper Signed lower right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 19.25 in. (H) x 13.25 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Ishan Mukhtar, Future Wife
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Ishan Mukhtar, Future Wife

        Est: £1,000 - £2,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Ishan Mukhtar, Future Wife Oil on canvas Signed bottom right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Canvas) 10 in. (H) x 18.5 in. (W) (Frame) 15.5 in. (H) x 24 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Parasols on the beach
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Parasols on the beach

        Est: £2,000 - £4,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Parasols on the beach Oil on artist's board From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Board) 14 in. (H) x 23 in. (W) (Frame) 21.5 in. (H) x 30 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Women under Desert Sun
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Women under Desert Sun

        Est: £2,000 - £4,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Women under Desert Sun Oil on board Signed and dated lower left From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Board) 8.5 in. (H) x 12 in. (W) (Frame) 14.5 in. (H) x 18 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Man in a striped sweater
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Man in a striped sweater

        Est: £2,000 - £3,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Man in a striped sweater Acrylic on paper Signed bottom left From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 13 in. (H) x 9.5 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Soriya Refaat
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Soriya Refaat

        Est: £400 - £600

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Soriya Refaat Mixed media on paper Signed lower right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 12 in. (H) x 9 in. (W) (Frame) 19 in. (H) x 15.5 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Portrait of a man with a red headscarf
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Portrait of a man with a red headscarf

        Est: £300 - £500

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Portrait of a man with a red headscarf Mixed media on paper Signed lower left From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 3 in. (H) x 3 in. (W) (Frame) 7.5 in. (H) x 7 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Woman with a pony tail
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Woman with a pony tail

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Woman with a pony tail Mixed media on paper Signed lower right Inscribed extensively verso From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions:  (Paper) 4.5 in. (H) x 4 in. (W) (Frame) 8.5 in. (H) x 8 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), The Japanese Actor
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), The Japanese Actor

        Est: £800 - £1,200

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) The Japanese Actor Gouache on paper From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 3.5 in. (H) x 3.5 in. (W) (Frame) 8 in. (H) x 7.5 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Self-portrait of the artist in a fez
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), Self-portrait of the artist in a fez

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Self-portrait of the artist in a fez Mixed media on paper Signed upper right With a Bonhams sale label verso From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 14.5 in. (H) x 10 in. (W) (Frame) 20.5 in. (H) x 16.5 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), An actress in Russian costume
        Jun. 12, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979), An actress in Russian costume

        Est: £1,200 - £1,800

        Seif Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) An acrtress in Russian costume Mixed media on paper Signed bottom left From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 7.5 in. (H) x 5 in. (W) (Frame) 12 in. (H) x 9.5 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Self-Portrait
        Jun. 05, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Self-Portrait

        Est: £7,000 - £10,000

        Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Self-Portrait oil on wood panel, framed signed 'Seif' (lower left), executed late 1950s 45 x 28cm (17 11/16 x 11in).

        Bonhams
      • Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Untitled (Guitar)
        Jun. 05, 2024

        Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Untitled (Guitar)

        Est: £8,000 - £12,000

        Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Untitled (Guitar) oil on panel, framed signed 'Seif' (lower left), executed 1955-1959 48 x 56cm (18 7/8 x 22 1/16in).

        Bonhams
      • Seif Wanly, Les Bateaux de Nile
        May. 10, 2024

        Seif Wanly, Les Bateaux de Nile

        Est: $4,000 - $6,000

        Seif Wanly Les Bateaux de Nile 1954 oil on board 20.25 h x 26 w in (51 x 66 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Seif 54'. Signed and titled to verso 'Les Bateaux de Nile Seif Wanly'. Provenance: Estate of the artist | Acquired from the previous c. 1970 by a gallery, Gothenburg, Sweden | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

        Rago Arts and Auction Center
      • ⊕ ‡ SEIF WANLY (EGYPTIAN 1906-1979)
        May. 01, 2024

        ⊕ ‡ SEIF WANLY (EGYPTIAN 1906-1979)

        Est: £6,500 - £8,500

        ⊕ ‡ SEIF WANLY (EGYPTIAN 1906-1979) UNTITLED oil on board 46.5 x 32.5cm; 18 1/3 x 12 3/4in (framed) Property from a Private Collection, Cairo Provenance Acquired from UBUNTU Art Gallery, Cairo Born in Alexandria, Seif Wanly was raised in French-speaking Turkish aristocratic family and was privately tutored in his family house. Seif Wanly and his brother, Adham (see lot 34), started developing an interest in painting and art. They attended Italian painter Ottorino Becchi's new studio in Alexandria, Egypt. Becchi introduced them to avant-garde movements like Futurism and Cubism; these two techniques formed the basis from which Wanly developed his personal style defined by angular lines, bright shades and colorful geometric shapes. Becchi left Egypt and the Wanly brothers decided to set up their own studio in Alexandria. The studio was set up during the 1940s with the filmmaker Mohammed Bayoumi, who also collaborated. Their studio is frequently credited with bringing attention to the art of the region. The Wanly brothers travelled extensively after the Second World War, particularly during the 1950s to France, Italy and Spain, where they sketched and painted scenes of ballet, opera, theatre performances and landscapes. In 1957, Seif Wanly travelled to Nubia to create a collection of paintings and drawings that depicted life in Upper Egypt. This project was initiated by the government to document the culture and conditions of the area before the relocation necessary for the construction of the Aswan High Dam. During this project Seif Wanly worked with other well-known artists of their generation, including Tahia Halim and Hussein Bikar. That same year, 1975, Seif's brother Adham passed away. This resulted in a very difficult period for the artist, which was reflected in his artworks. The Wanly brothers were really close both in their life and work. Both artists influenced one another, developing similar styles. The Wanly brothers were pioneers in introducing modern pictorial trends to Alexandria, depicting international subjects, and moving away from the folklorist style of their contemporaries.

        Olympia Auctions
      • Seif Wanly, (Egyptian,1906-1979) Painting
        Apr. 02, 2024

        Seif Wanly, (Egyptian,1906-1979) Painting

        Est: $100 - $1,000

        DESCRIPTION: Seif Wanly, (Egyptian,1906-1979). Oil on paper painting of a woman's bust with a large flower behind each ear. Artist signed to the right side border. CIRCA: 1930 ORIGIN: Egypt DIMENSIONS: Viewing area, H: 13.5" W: 10.5" CONDITION: Excellent condition Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.

        Akiba Galleries
      • Seif El Din Wanly Gouache Dancers Silver Anklets
        Feb. 24, 2024

        Seif El Din Wanly Gouache Dancers Silver Anklets

        Est: $500 - $15,000

        Seif El Din Wanly (Egyptian, 1906 - 1979) Gouache on Black Paper, Dancers with Silver Anklets. Paper measures 12.25 inches H x 19 W, frame measures 21.5 x 29.5 inches.

        Kavanagh Auctions
      • Seif WANLY (Égypte, 1906-1979) ) Ehssan ( the wife of artist) Huile sur carton sur contrecollé sur panneau
        Nov. 30, 2023

        Seif WANLY (Égypte, 1906-1979) ) Ehssan ( the wife of artist) Huile sur carton sur contrecollé sur panneau

        Est: €8,000 - €10,000

        Seif WANLY (Égypte, 1906-1979) ) Ehssan ( the wife of artist) Huile sur carton sur contrecollé sur panneau 35,5 x 45 cm Peint en 1968 Signé et daté en arab "Seif Wanly, 68" en bas à droite *** Oil on cardboard on laminated on panel 35.5 x 45 cm Painted in 1968 Signed and dated in Arabic "Seif Wanly, 68" lower right Collection privée, Le Caire. Acquis par le propriétaire actuel en 2012 auprès de la famille de l'Ambassadeur Ahmed Tewfik Khalil à Zamalek, Le Caire. Offert directement par l'artiste à Monsieur Ahmed Tewfik Khalil. Private collection, Cairo. Acquired by the current owner in 2012 from the family of Ambassador Ahmed Tewfik Khalil in Zamalek, Cairo. Directly gifted by the artist to Mr. Ahmed Tewfik Khalil. Location: The following work is being stored in Cairo, please contact the department for further information. Notes: Please note that for buyers outside of Egypt export fees apply.

        Millon & Associes
      • Seif WANLY (Égypte, 1906-1979) ) autoportrait Huile sur panneau
        Nov. 30, 2023

        Seif WANLY (Égypte, 1906-1979) ) autoportrait Huile sur panneau

        Est: €10,000 - €12,000

        Seif WANLY (Égypte, 1906-1979) ) autoportrait Huile sur panneau 37 x 26 cm Signé en bas à gauche en arab " Seif Wanly" *** Oil on panel 37 x 26 cm Signed in the lower left corner in Arabic "Seif Wanly" Collection privée, Le Caire. Acquise par l'actuel propriétaire auprès du Dr. Galal Aref, professeur de pédiatrie à l'Université d'Alexandrie. Le Dr. Aref l'avait héritée de son beau-père, M. Hussein Sobhy, ancien maire d'Alexandrie pendant les années 1950 et 1960, ainsi que le mécène de la Biennale d'Alexandrie. Probablement offerte directement par l'artiste à son ami Hussein Sobhy au début des années 1970. Private collection, Cairo. Acquired by the current owner from Dr. Galal Aref, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Alexandria. Dr. Aref inherited it from his father-in-law, Mr. Hussein Sobhy, the former Mayor of Alexandria during the 1950s and 1960s, and the patron of the Alexandria Biennale. Likely offered directly by the artist to his friend Hussein Sobhy, probably in the early 1970s. Kamal El Mallakh & Sobhy El Sharouny, "The Brothers Seif and Adham Wanly," Cairo, Al-Hay'a Al-Misriyya Al-‘Amma Li Al-Kitab, 1984. Illustrated in black and white, page 132. Location: The following work is being stored in Cairo, please contact the department for further information. Notes: Please note that for buyers outside of Egypt export fees apply. Mohammed Seif al-Din Wanly, largement connu sous le nom de Seif Wanly, est né dans une famille aristocratique d'origine turque et caucasienne. Il a grandi à Alexandrie, en Égypte, dans un environnement intellectuel francophone. Seif a d'abord travaillé dans un poste public, puis a poursuivi sa passion pour l'art aux côtés de son frère, Adham. Les frères Wanly, avec leurs amis Ahmad Fahmi et Mohammed Bayoumi, ont établi leur propre atelier d'art à Alexandrie après avoir étudié sous la direction du peintre italien Ottorino Bicchi. Ils sont devenus des pionniers dans l'introduction de l'art moderne à Alexandrie et ont rompu avec le style folklorique traditionnel de leurs contemporains. Seif a voyagé abondamment dans les années 1950, visitant des pays européens, où il a peint des scènes de ballet, d'opéra et des paysages. Plus tard, il est devenu professeur à la Faculté des beaux-arts d'Alexandrie. En 1959, ils ont été chargés de documenter le patrimoine architectural de la Nubie avant sa submersion due à la construction du Haut-Barrage d'Assouan. Seif Wanly était un artiste prolifique, produisant plus d'un millier de tableaux et d'autres œuvres. Ses premières œuvres étaient influencées par Ottorino Bicchi, mettant l'accent sur la lumière et les traits doux, tandis que sa carrière ultérieure présentait des couleurs plus audacieuses et des compositions semblables au fauvisme. English Mohammed Seif al-Din Wanly, widely known as Seif Wanly, was born into an aristocratic family with Turkish and Caucasian heritage. He grew up in Alexandria, Egypt, in an intellectual and francophone environment. Seif initially worked in a public office but later pursued his passion for art alongside his brother, Adham. The Wanly brothers, along with friends Ahmad Fahmi and Mohammed Bayoumi, established their own art studio in Alexandria after studying under Italian painter Ottorino Bicchi. They became pioneers in introducing modern art to Alexandria and departed from the traditional folklorist style of their contemporaries. Seif travelled extensively in the 1950s, visiting European countries, where he painted scenes from ballet, opera, and landscapes. He later became a professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Alexandria. In 1959, they were commissioned to document Nubia's architectural heritage before its flooding due to the High Dam construction in Aswan. Seif Wanly was a prolific artist, producing over a thousand paintings and various other works. His early works were influenced by Ottorino Bicchi, emphasizing light and gentle strokes, while his later career showcased bolder colours and compositions akin to Fauvism.

        Millon & Associes
      • Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Self-Portrait
        Nov. 15, 2023

        Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Self-Portrait

        Est: £7,000 - £10,000

        Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Self-Portrait oil on cardboard, framed signed 'Seif Wanly' and dated '66' in Arabic (upper right), executed in 1966 43 x 30cm (16 15/16 x 11 13/16in).

        Bonhams
      • Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Self-Portrait in Anthrax
        Nov. 15, 2023

        Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Self-Portrait in Anthrax

        Est: £8,000 - £12,000

        Seif Wanly (Egypt, 1906-1979) Self-Portrait in Anthrax oil on cardboard, framed signed 'SEIF' and dated '1951' (lower right) and inscribed 'ANTHRAX' (lower left), executed in 1951 47.5 x 40.5 cm (18 11/16 x 15 15/16in).

        Bonhams
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