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Mahmoud Mokhtar — Arous El Nil (Bust) (Bride of the Nile)
Mahmoud Mokhtar

Arous El Nil (Bust) (Bride of the Nile)

A bronze and silver bust by renowned Egyptian sculptor Mahmoud Mokhtar titled "Bride of the Nile," one of his most iconic works. The sculpture celebrates Egyptian identity and the historical significance of the Nile River in Egyptian culture.

Medium
bronze and silver
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century Art / Middle East

March 23, 2021

Estimate: $120,000 – $180,000

Lot 23

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Mahmoud Mokhtar, Arous El Nil (Bust) (Bride of the Nile)

A bronze and silver bust by renowned Egyptian sculptor Mahmoud Mokhtar titled "Bride of the Nile," one of his most iconic works. The sculpture celebrates Egyptian identity and the historical significance of the Nile River in Egyptian culture.

Medium
bronze and silver
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, Cultural Icon, Silver, Egyptian Sculpture, Bust, Mahmoud Mokhtar, Arous El Nil, Figurative

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