Ragib Ayyad Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Ragib Ayyad Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 04, 2026
Ragheb Ayad (Egypt, 1892-1982) The Donkeys
Est: £25,000 - £50,000
Ragheb Ayad (Egypt, 1892-1982) The Donkeys oil on canvas, framed signed 'R.AYAD' and dated '1970' (lower right), executed in 1970 60 x 90cm (23 5/8 x 35 7/16in).
Bonhams
Feb. 11, 2026
Ragheb Ayad 1892-1982 Watercolor Paintings 3pc LOT
Est: $100 - $1,000
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1892-1982), a lot of three watercolor and ink drawings on paper, each signed and dated by the artist. The set includes Calle de El Cairo (1957), a colorful landscape scene featuring palm trees and architectural elements; Ramessem de Luxor (1959), a vibrant composition depicting stylized pharaonic Egyptian figures in a still life format; and Arando con Bueyes (1955), a monochrome ink drawing illustrating a rural scene with a figure plowing with oxen. These works reflect Ayads characteristic fusion of folkloric themes, expressive linework, and modernist abstraction. Each piece is presented under glass in a gilt wood frame measuring approximately 14.5 x 17.5 x 1 inches, with a sight size of approximately 11 x 13 inches. All three retain original auction labels from J.C. Naon & Cia Hotel De Ventas in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Condition: Good overall vintage condition, showing typical toning and surface wear. Frames exhibit normal storage wear along the edges and corners. Works not examined outside of the frames. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect the item in person or through an agent to assess condition. Fresh to the market from bankruptcy estate. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.
Hill Auction Gallery
Feb. 10, 2026
Ragheb Ayad (1892-1982) - Egypt
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Ragheb Ayad (1892-1982) - Egypt Untitled Medium: Mixed media on paper Dimensions: 60 × 42 cm Year of production: 1953 Signature: Signed lower right
Albahie Auction House
Jun. 20, 2025
Watercolor, Ragheb Ayad
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1892-1982), Untitled (Egyptian Village), 1956, watercolor, signed and dated lower center, sheet (unframed): 10.5"h x 14.25"w
Clars Auctions
May. 29, 2025
Ragheb Ayad (Cairo, Egypt, 1892 - 1982) “Celebration after the Banquet”
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Ragheb Ayad (Cairo, Egypt, 1892 - 1982) “Celebration after the Banquet” Mixed media on paper Signed and dated 1950 37,5 x 55 cm 1.500 - 2.000 €
Greco Subastas
May. 21, 2025
Ragheb Ayad (Egypt, 1892-1982) Villagers
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
Ragheb Ayad (Egypt, 1892-1982) Villagers water color and ink on paper signed 'R.AYAD' and dated 'c.1960' (middle right), executed circa 1960 49 x 69cm (19 5/16 x 27 3/16in).
Bonhams
May. 21, 2025
Ragheb Ayad (Egypt, 1892-1982) Village scene
Est: £5,000 - £8,000
Ragheb Ayad (Egypt, 1892-1982) Village scene water color and ink on paper signed 'R.AYAD' and dated 'c.1965' (left down), executed circa 1965 49 x 69cm (19 5/16 x 27 3/16in).
Bonhams
May. 07, 2025
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982)
Est: £600 - £800
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982) A VIEW OF WADI EL NATROUN MONASTERIES signed and dated in English R.AYAD / c.1965 lower left pen and indian ink on paper 34 x 49cm; 13 1/4 x 19 1/4in 56 x 74cm; 22 x 29in (framed) Property from an Important Private Collection, London Provenance Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Thence by descent to the present owner Literature Dr. Sobhy Al Sharouny, A Museum in a Book: Selections From Dr Mohammed Said Farsi's Art Collection, Cairo, 1998, no. 22 / 44, pp. 74, 84, illustrated Ragheb Ayad is celebrated as one of Egypt's most independent and bold of the First Generation of artists. He is particularly remembered for his spontaneous style of painting, which borders on caricature. A talented draughtsman, he chose to depict scenes of popular culture with raw emotion and honesty, including the fellaheen and their daily domestic village life, as well as desert monasteries and monks. After training in Cairo and Rome, where he studied with fellow Egyptian artist Youssef Kamel, he returned to Cairo in 1930 to commence an illustrious career as a teacher and curator at many renowned institutions in addition to serving on many government committees. Appointed Department Head at the Higher School of Fine Arts in 1942, he was chosen to organise the Coptic Museum in Old Cairo and subsequently became the Curator of the Cairo Modern Museum from 1950 to 1955. During his liftetime, Ragheb Ayad held over 40 exhibitions in Egypt and abroad and his works are held in private Egyptian and international collections, as well as institutions such as the Modern Egyptian Museum, Cairo; the Agricultural Museum in Dokki and the Museum of Fine Arts, Alexandria. Additionally, his murals adorn the walls of churches, hotels and former palaces in Egypt.
Olympia Auctions
Dec. 19, 2024
Ragheb Ayad (Cairo, Egypt, 1892 - 1982) “Celebration after the Banquet”
Est: €2,500 - €3,000
Ragheb Ayad (Cairo, Egypt, 1892 - 1982) “Celebration after the Banquet” Mixed media on paper Signed and dated 1950 37,5 x 55 cm 2.500 - 3.000 €
Greco Subastas
Dec. 19, 2024
(C) Ragheb AYAD (Egypte, 1892 - 1982) Le Passage de la Sainte Famille en Egypte
Est: €8,000 - €10,000
(C) Ragheb AYAD (Egypte, 1892 - 1982) Le Passage de la Sainte Famille en Egypte Signé et daté 1953 en bas à droite aquarelle sur papier 23 x 33 cm peint en 1953 *** Signed and dated 1953 lower right watercolor on paper painted in 1953 Private collection, Cairo 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
Nov. 29, 2024
Ragheb Ayad
Est: $4,000 - $7,000
RAGHEB AYAD (Egyptian School, 1882-1892) Watercolor on cardboard "Caravan in the desert" Signed and dated "1977" lower right 50 x 70 cm Abelardo García Viera Collection RAGHEB AYAD (Escuela egipcia, 1882-1892) Acuarela sobre cartulina "Caravana en el desierto" Firmado y fechado "1977" abajo a la derecha 50 x 70 cm Colección Abelardo García Viera
Zorrilla Subastas
Sep. 26, 2024
Ragheb Ayad (Égypte, 1892-1982) Scène de village
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Ragheb Ayad (Égypte, 1892-1982) Scène de village signé ' R.Ayad' et daté ' 1941' en bas à droite pastel sur papier 30 x 46cm (11 13/16 x 18 1/8in). exécuté en 1941 Cette oeuvre est encadrée. signed ' R.Ayad' and dated ' 1941' lower right pastel on paper
Bonhams
Jun. 12, 2024
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1882 - 1982), The Dance
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1882 - 1982) The Dance, 1957 Mixed media on paper Signed and dated lower middle Provenance: Christie's, 5613, Lot 76 From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Frame) 20.5 in. (H) x 28 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Jun. 12, 2024
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1882 - 1982), Figures drawing water from a well
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1882 - 1982) Figures drawing water from a well, 1977 Mixed media on paper Signed and dated lower right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Frame) 27 in. (H) x 19.5 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Jun. 12, 2024
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1882 - 1982), A nude reclining
Est: £200 - £400
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1882 - 1982) A nude reclining, 1949 Graphite on paper Signed centre bottom From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 18.5 in. (H) x 24 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Jun. 12, 2024
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1882 - 1982), A nude study
Est: £200 - £300
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1882 - 1982) A nude study, 1948 Signed and dated middle right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper)
Sloane Street Auctions
Jun. 12, 2024
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1882 - 1982), Two nude studies
Est: £400 - £600
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1882 - 1982) Two nude studies Charcoal on paper Signed From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: [a] 24 in. (H) x 18.5 in. (W) [b] 27.5 in. (H) x 20.5 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Jun. 12, 2024
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1882 - 1982), View of a mosque
Est: £400 - £600
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1882 - 1982) View of a mosque Ink on paper Signed lower left Inscribed in Arabic verso From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Paper) 21 in. (H) x 15 in. (W) (Frame) 29 in. (H) x 22 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
May. 01, 2024
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982)
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982) A VIEW OF WADI EL NATROUN MONASTERIES signed and dated in English R.AYAD / c.1965 lower left pen and indian ink on paper 34 x 49cm; 13 1/4 x 19 1/4in 56 x 74cm; 22 x 29in (framed) Property from a Private Collection, London Provenance Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Thence by descent to the present owner Literature Dr Sobhy Al Sharouny, A Museum in a Book, Cairo, 1998, pp. 74 and 84, illustrated See note to previous lot.
Olympia Auctions
May. 01, 2024
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982)
Est: £1,500 - £1,800
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982) FOUR FIGURES signed and dated R.AYAD / c.1956 lower right pen and ink and watercolour on paper 39 x 31cm; 15 1/4 x 12in 56 x 48cm; 22 x 19in (framed) Property from a Private Collection, London Provenance Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Acquired from the above in 2013 by the present owner Ragheb Ayad is celebrated as one of the boldest and most independent of the first generation of Modern Egyptian artists. He is particularly remembered for his spontaneous style of painting, which borders on caricature. A talented draughtsman, he chose to depict scenes of popular culture with raw emotion and honesty, including the fellaheen and their daily domestic village life, as well as desert monasteries and monks. Ayad trained both in Cairo and in Rome, where from 1922 he studied with fellow Egyptian artist Youssef Kamel who supported him financially and in friendship. He returned to Cairo in 1930 to commence an illustrious career as teacher and curator at many renowned institutions, in addition to serving on several government committees. Appointed Department Head at the Higher School of Fine Arts in 1942, he organised the Coptic Museum in Old Cairo and was the Curator of the Cairo Modern Museum from 1950 to 1955. During his lifetime, Ragheb Ayad held over 40 exhibitions in Egypt and abroad, and his works are held in private Egyptian and international collections, as well as institutions such as the Modern Egyptian Museum, Cairo; the Agricultural Museum in Dokki and the Museum of Fine Arts, Alexandria. Additionally, his murals adorn the walls of churches, hotels and former palaces in Egypt.
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 25, 2023
† RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
† RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982) MEN PLAYING MUSIC, A LADY DANCING pen and ink and watercolour on paper signed and dated in English R.AYAD / c.1957 lower centre 54 x 78cm; 21 1/4 x 30 3/4in 58 x 83cm; 22 3/4 x 32 3/4in (framed) Provenance Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Thence by descent
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 25, 2023
† RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
† RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982) THE SUFI PROCESSION signed and dated in English R.Ayad / 1950 lower left pen and ink and wash on paper 52.5 x 36cm; 20 3/4 x 14in 74.5 x 54cm; 29 1/4 x 21 1/4in (framed) Provenance Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Thence by descent Literature Dr Sobhy Al Sharouny, A Museum in a Book, Cairo, 1998, pp. 74 and 83, illustrated
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 25, 2023
† RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982)
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
† RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982) THE BUFFALO AND THE FLIES - VERSO; FLIES AND THE BUFFALO - RECTO signed and dated in English R.AYAD / c.1965 lower left - recto; signed and dated in English R.AYAD / c.1965 lower centre - verso ink and watercolour on paper 47 x 67cm; 18 1/2 x 26 1/4in 71 x 90cm; 28 x 35 1/2in (framed) Provenance Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Thence by descent Literature Dr Sobhy Al Sharouny, A Museum in a Book, Cairo, 1998, pp. 74, 80 and 81, illustrated Ragheb Ayad is celebrated as one of Egypt's most independent and boldest of the First Generation of artists. He is particularly remembered for his spontaneous style of painting, which borders on caricature. A talented draughtsman, he chose to depict scenes of popular culture with raw emotion and honesty, including the fellaheen and their daily domestic village life, as well as desert monasteries and monks. After training, both in Cairo and abroad in Rome, where from 1922 he studied with fellow Egyptian artist, Youssef Kamel, mutually supporting each other financially and in friendship, he returned to Cairo in 1930 to commence an illustrious career as a teacher and curator at many renowned institutions in addition to serving on many government committees. Appointed Department Head at the Higher School of Fine Arts in 1942, he was chosen to organise the Coptic Museum in Old Cairo and subsequently became the Curator of the Cairo Modern Museum from 1950 to 1955. During his liftetime, Ragheb Ayad held over 40 exhibitions in Egypt and abroad and his works are held in private Egyptian and international collections, as well as institutions such as the Modern Egyptian Museum, Cairo; the Agricultural Museum in Dokki and the Museum of Fine Arts, Alexandria. Additionally, his murals adorn the walls of churches, hotels and former palaces in Egypt.
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 25, 2023
† RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
† RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982) A VIEW OF WADI EL NATROUN MONASTERIES signed and dated in English R.AYAD / c.1965 lower left pen and indian ink on paper 34 x 49cm; 13 1/4 x 19 1/4in 56 x 74cm; 22 x 29in (framed) Provenance Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Thence by descent Literature Dr Sobhy Al Sharouny, A Museum in a Book, Cairo, 1998, pp. 74 and 84, illustrated
Olympia Auctions
May. 11, 2023
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982)
Est: £3,500 - £5,500
VILLAGERS RELAXING signed and titled in English R. AYAD C 1959 lower centre watercolour on paper image: 62 x 47cm; 24 1/2 x 18 1/2in framed: 82.5 x 62.5cm; 32 1/2 x 24 1/2in Provenance: Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Thence by descent
Olympia Auctions
May. 11, 2023
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982)
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
ORANGE SELLER BY A CAMEL MARKET pen and ink and watercolour on paper image: 43 x 60cm; 17 x 23 1/2in framed: 79 x 95.5cm; 31 x 37 1/2in Provenance: Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Thence by descent
Olympia Auctions
May. 11, 2023
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
VILLAGE SCENE signed and dated in English R. Ayad C 1956 lower centre pen and ink and watercolour on paper image: 49.5 x 64.5 cm; 19 1/2 x 25 1/4in unframed Provenance: Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Thence by descent
Olympia Auctions
May. 11, 2023
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
THE HORSE DANCE signed and dated in English R.AYAD.C 1955 lower centre pen and ink on paper image:17.5 x 25cm; 6 3/4 x 9 3/4in framed: 30.5 x 38.5cm; 11 3/4 x 15in Provenance: Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Thence by descent
Olympia Auctions
Jun. 11, 2020
Ragheb Ayad (Egypt, 1892-1982) The Monastery
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
Ragheb Ayad (Egypt, 1892-1982) The Monastery oil on panel, framed signed and dated '1965' (lower left), executed in 1965 55 x 84cm (21 5/8 x 33 1/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 28, 2018
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN, 1892-1982), Two Women 1937, pastel, signed and dated lower left: R. Ayad 1937. 31.5 x 46 cm
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIAN, 1892-1982), Two Women 1937, pastel on paper, signed and dated lower left "R. Ayad 1937", 31.5 x 46cm
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
Oct. 23, 2018
RAGHEB AYAD | Untitled
Est: £22,000 - £30,000
oil on wood
Sotheby's
Jan. 23, 2018
ATTRIBUTED TO RAGHEB AYAD, (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982), 'SEATED NUDE', 1971, mid 20th century female figural study, stamped and inscribed to verso, (67.5 x 44.5cm)
Est: £400 - £600
ATTRIBUTED TO RAGHEB AYAD, (EGYPTIAN 1892-1982), 'SEATED NUDE', 1971, mid 20th century female figural study, stamped and inscribed to verso, (67.5 x 44.5cm)
Chiswick Auctions
Nov. 09, 2010
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIEN, 1892-1982)
Est: €8,000 - €12,000
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIEN, 1892-1982) Moines puisant de l'eau signé et daté 'R. Ayad 1977' (en bas à droite) gouache rehaussée d'aquarelle sur papier 65 x 44 cm. (25 5/8 x 17 3/8 in.) Peint en 1977.
Christie's
Nov. 09, 2010
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIEN, 1892-1982)
Est: €7,000 - €10,000
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIEN, 1892-1982) La danse signé et daté 'R. Ayad c. 1957' (vers le bas au centre) aquarelle sur papier cartonné 49,8 x 70,5 cm. (19 5/8 x 27¾ in.) Peint en 1957.
Christie's
Nov. 09, 2010
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIEN, 1892-1982)
Est: €12,000 - €18,000
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPTIEN, 1892-1982) La cavalière signé et daté 'R. Ayad 1953' (en bas à droite) technique mixte sur papier contrecollé sur carton 50,3 x 59,5 cm. (19 7/8 x 23 3/8 in.) Exécuté en 1953.
Christie's
Oct. 26, 2010
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1892-1982)
Est: $50,000 - $70,000
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1892-1982) To The Animal Market signed and dated '1970 R. AYAD' (lower right) oil on board 24 3/8 x 35 3/8in (62 x 90cm.) Painted in 1970
Christie's
Oct. 26, 2010
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1892-1982)
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1892-1982) Musicians and Dancers signed and dated 'R. AYAD 1956' (lower right) oil on panel 19½ x 23¾in. (49 x 63cm.) Painted in 1956
Christie's
Apr. 27, 2010
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1892 - 1982)
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
Ragheb Ayad (Egyptian, 1892 - 1982) A Market In Rome signed, located and dated 'R. AYAD Roma 1973' (lower left); titled and dated 'IL MERCATO ROMA CAMPO DI FIORI JUILLET 1973' (on the reverse) oil on canvas board 23½ x 19½in. (59.5 x 49.5cm.) Painted in Rome in July 1973
Christie's
Feb. 01, 2007
RAGHEB AYAD (EGYPT, 1892-1982)
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
The Cow signed and dated 'R. Ayad 1960' (lower right) pencil and gouache on blue paper 24 x 18in. (60 x 46cm.) Painted in 1960
Christie's