The auction carries a pre-sale estimate of in excess of USD$4 million, features over 65 artists from 24 countries with 82 pieces in the sale that are contemporary interpretations of calligraphy. The two works of MF Husain are – 'Allah' and 'Al Qaf', watercolour and ink on paper, estimated at 15,000 to 20,000 USD.
‘Hurouf: The Art of the Word’ takes place in the year that Doha is Arab Capital of Culture 2010 and traces the developments of the Arabic script from its inception, with kufic leaves dating from the 8th century, through popular calligraphy of the 19th century to the highest calibre works by international calligraphers working today. In selecting some of the most talented, revered and innovative calligraphers working with the Arabic script, the auction aims to represent the developments of an art form that has entered its second millennium.
Maithili Parekh from Sotheby’s says, “Among the highlights to be offered on this international stage by Maqbul Fida Husain, one of India's finest artists practising in the field of Arabic calligraphy today, will be the exceptional work Allah.”
Countries, whose artists are represented in the sale include Iran, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Algeria, British, China, Syria, Egypt, France, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, India, Pakistan, Palestine, Russia, Tunisia, Turkey and the USA.
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