Kamel Moustafa Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Kamel Moustafa Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 03, 2026
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982) MAHMOUD HAMED (GOVERNOR OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF EGYPT) signed K. Mostafa lower right oil on wood 82.2 x 54.3cm; 32 1/4 x 21 3/8in 94 x 66.7cm; 37 x 26 1/4in (framed) Property from the Zulficar Family Collection, Alexandria Provenance Acquired from the family of the artist And thence by the Zulficar Family Collection Kamel Moustafa’s reputation as one of Egypt’s premier portraitists is exemplified by his high-profile commissions, most notably his portrait of Mahmoud Hamed, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt from November 1986 to October 1993. This work serves as a prime example of Moustafa's ability to navigate the formal requirements of official portraiture while maintaining his characteristic focus on anatomical precision and tonal balance. In this piece, he captures the professional gravity of the subject through a disciplined use of light and shadow, a hallmark of the classical training he received in Rome. The portrait of Mahmoud Hamed reflects a broader trend in Moustafa's career where his technical mastery made him a preferred artist for the Egyptian elite and state officials following the 1952 Revolution. By applying the rigorous academic realism of the second generation of Egyptian modernists to figures of national significance, Moustafa helped define the visual language of the modern Egyptian state. This specific portrait remains a significant part of his legacy, illustrating his transition from the "Impressionist" street scenes of his youth in Alexandria to the sophisticated, institutional realism that characterised his later professional tenure. Kamel Moustafa was a prominent Egyptian painter and educator associated with the second generation of the Egyptian modern art movement. A graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cairo, Moustafa later refined his technical skills in Italy at the Academy of San Luca in Rome. This European training provided him with a rigorous foundation in classical composition and anatomical precision, which he subsequently integrated into a distinctly Egyptian thematic framework. His work is recognised for its technical clarity and its focus on the landscapes, rural life, and people of Egypt, often rendered with a balanced, academic approach to realism. Throughout his professional career, Moustafa combined his studio practice with significant institutional leadership. He played a vital role in the development of art education in Egypt, serving as a professor and eventually as the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Alexandria University. His pedagogical influence was instrumental in establishing a curriculum that valued classical mastery alongside regional identity. Today, his work is held in major public and private collections, including the Museum of Egyptian Modern Art, where he is remembered for his disciplined contribution to the country’s 20th century visual record.
Olympia Auctions
Jul. 06, 2025
Kamel MOUSTAFA (Egypte, 1917-1982) Nasser
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Kamel MOUSTAFA (Egypte, 1917-1982) Nasser Signé et daté au dos "K. Mostafa - 1966". Huile sur toile 17 x 12 cm Provenance : Collection privée, Paris Nous remercions le Dr Youssef Kamel Mostafa de nous avoir confirmé l’authenticité de cette œuvre. *** Signed and dated on the reverse "K. Mostafa – 1966". Oil on canvas 17 x 12 cm Provenance: Private collection, Paris We thank Dr. Youssef Kamel Mostafa for confirming the authenticity of this work.
Millon & Associes
Jun. 22, 2025
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917 - 1982)
Est: $600 - $1,200
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917 - 1982) Oil on Board. Signed lower left. Sight Size: 10 x 6 in. Overall Framed Size: 13.5 x 10 in
Helmuth Stone
May. 07, 2025
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982)
Est: £250 - £350
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982) A TOWER IN A RURAL AREA signed K. Moustafa lower right oil on panel 17.5 x 25cm; 6 3/4 x 9 3/4in 33.5 x 41.2cm; 13 x 16 1/4in (framed) Property of a Private Collector, Alexandria Literature Dr. Sobhy Al Sharouny, A Museum in a Book: Selections From Dr Mohammed Said Farsi's Art Collection, Cairo, 1998, no. 35 / 36, pp. 226, 232, illustrated see note to lot 83
Olympia Auctions
May. 07, 2025
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982)
Est: £300 - £500
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982) A MAN DISPLAYING ART ON RAILINGS signed K. Moustafa lower left oil on board 19 x 29cm; 7 1/2 x 11 1/2in 28 x 37.5cm; 11 x 14 3/4in (framed) Property from a Private Collection, West Sussex Provenance Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Sale, Charterhouse Auctions, Sherborne, 21 April 2017, lot 224 Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Kamel Moustafa's works depict subjects of Egyptian customs and life in Alexandria in the Impressionist style. His art continues to be widely popular and appreciated by many prominent collectors. After studying painting in Egypt under Youssef Kamel, Ahmed Sabri and Mohammad Naghi, he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Academy of Fine Art in Rome. During his career he participated in several exhibitions and entered paintings in the Mediterranean Biennial, Alexandria, and the Venice Biennale.
Olympia Auctions
Feb. 16, 2025
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917 - 1982)
Est: $600 - $1,200
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917 - 1982) Oil on Board. Signed lower left. Sight Size: 10 x 6 in. Overall Framed Size: 13.5 x 10 in
Helmuth Stone
Oct. 30, 2024
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982)
Est: £400 - £600
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982) YUGOSLAVIAN COASTLINE signed K.Moustafa lower left oil on board 20 x 30cm; 8 x 12in 30 x 40cm; 11 3/4 x 15 3/4in (framed) Property of a Private Collector, UK Provenance Charterhouse Auctions, Sherborne, 21 April 2017, lot 223 Acquired at the above auction by the present owner
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 30, 2024
‡ KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982)
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
‡ KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982) VILLAGE SCENE signed in English K.Mostafa lower right oil on panel 27 x 48cm; 10 3/4 x 18 3/4in 40 x 60cm; 15 3/4 x 23 3/4in (framed) Property of the Zulficar Family Collection, Alexandria Executed circa 1970s. This work has been authenticated by the artist's son Dr Youssef Kamel
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 15, 2024
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917 - 1982)
Est: $800 - $1,600
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917 - 1982) Oil on Board. Signed lower left. Sight Size: 10 x 6 in. Overall Framed Size: 13.5 x 10 in.
Helmuth Stone
Aug. 13, 2024
Kamel Moustafa (Egyptian, 1917-1982)
Est: £600 - £800
Kamel Moustafa (Egyptian, 1917-1982) A tower in a landscape signed 'K. M...' l.r., oil on board 17.5 x 24.5cm Condition Report: Framed: 33 x 41cm Spots and speckles of light surface dirt. There is some discolouration to the sky in the upper right where it appears the vanish has been applied unevenly, please refer to illustration. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Jun. 16, 2024
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917 - 1982)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917 - 1982) Oil on Board. Signed lower left. Sight Size: 10 x 6 in. Overall Framed Size: 13.5 x 10 in.
Helmuth Stone
Jun. 12, 2024
Attributed to Kamel Moustafa (1917-1982), Egyptian, Selling Fish at the Max
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Attributed to Kamel Moustafa (1917-1982), Egyptian Selling Fish at the Max Oil on canvas Signed bottom right From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection Dimensions: (Canvas) 18 in. (H) x 23.5 in. (W) (Frame) 22.5 in. (H) x 28 in. (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
May. 01, 2024
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982)
Est: £400 - £600
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982) A MAN DISPLAYING ART ON RAILINGS signed K. Moustafa lower left oil on board 19 x 29cm; 7 1/2 x 11 1/2in 28 x 37.5cm; 11 x 14 3/4in (framed) Property from a Private Collection, UK Provenance Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Sale, Charterhouse Auctions, Sherborne, 21 April 2017, lot 224 Purchased at the above auction by the present owner See note to previous lot.
Olympia Auctions
May. 01, 2024
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982)
Est: £300 - £500
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982) A RIVER PIER signed K. Moustafa lower right oil on board 14 x 21cm; 5 1/2 x 8 1/4in 23 x 30cm; 9 x 12in (framed) Inscribed in Arabic Dr Mohamed Said Farsi on a plaque to left side of frame. Property from a Private Collection, UK Provenance Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Sale, Charterhouse Auctions, Sherborne, 21 April 2017, lot 217 Purchased at the above auction by the present owner Kamel Moustafa's works combine Egyptian customs and life in Alexandria in particular, in the Impressionist style. His art continues to be extremely popular and appreciated by many collectors. After studying painting in Egypt under Youssef Kamel, Ahmed Sabri and Mohammad Naghi, he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Academy of Fine Art in Rome. During his career he participated in several exhibitions and entered paintings in the Mediterranean Biennial, Alexandria, and the Venice Biennale.
Olympia Auctions
Nov. 15, 2023
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917-1982) Village Scene
Est: £4,000 - £7,000
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917-1982) Village Scene oil on panel, framed signed 'K.Mostafa' (lower right), executed circa 1970s 25 x 46cm (9 13/16 x 18 1/8in).
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2023
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982)
Est: £700 - £900
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982) LOADING PASSENGERS signed in Arabic Kamel Moustafa lower left; signed in English K.Moustafa lower left oil on board 28 x 38cm; 11 x 15in 40 x 50cm; 15 3/4 x 19 1/2in (framed) Property of a Gentleman Provenance Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Sale, Charterhouse Auctions, Sherborne, Books, Pictures & Sporting Items, 21 April 2017 Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
Olympia Auctions
Oct. 25, 2023
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982)
Est: £500 - £800
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982) FISHERMEN IN THE GREAT BITTER LAKE, FAYED signed in English K.Moustafa lower right oil on board 19 x 32cm; 7 1/2 x 12 1/2in 30.2 x 43.7cm; 12 x 12 1/4in (framed) Property of a Gentleman Inscribed in Arabic Dr Mohamed Said Farsi on a plaque to left side of frame. Provenance Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Sale, Charterhouse Auctions, Sherborne, Books, Pictures & Sporting Items, 21 April 2017, lot 216 Acquired by the present owner at the above auction
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Oct. 25, 2023
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982)
Est: £500 - £800
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982) THE HARVEST SEASON oil on board 14 x 25cm; 5 1/2 x 10in 23 x 34cm; 9 x 13in (framed) Property of a Gentleman Inscribed in Arabic Dr Mohamed Said Farsi on a plaque to left side of frame. Provenance Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Sale, Charterhouse Auctions, Sherborne, Books, Pictures & Sporting Items, 21 April 2017, lot 215 Acquired by the present owner at the above auction Literature Dr Sobhy Al Sharouny, A Museum in a Book, Cairo, 1998, pp. 224 and 228, illustrated
Olympia Auctions
Sep. 12, 2023
Kamel Moustafa, Fellahs on the River
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Kamel Moustafa, Egyptian 1917-1982 - Fellahs on the River; oil on panel, signed lower right 'K Mostafa', 21.8 x 30.1 cm
Roseberys
May. 11, 2023
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN 1917-1982)
Est: £2,500 - £4,500
GOAT HERD IN THE VALLEY signed in English K. Mostafa lower right oil on board image: 50.5 x 73cm; 19 3/4 x 28 3/4in framed: 68 x 91cm / 26 3/4 x 35 3/4in Provenance: Collection of Dr Mohammed Said Farsi Thence by descent
Olympia Auctions
Nov. 23, 2022
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917-1982) Palestinian Refugees
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917-1982) Palestinian Refugees oil on panel, framed signed 'Kamel Moustafa' (lower left), executed in 1968 53 x 45cm (20 7/8 x 17 11/16in).
Bonhams
Nov. 17, 2021
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917-1982) Rustic Landscape, Fortress of Qaitba each panel: 8 x 10.5 cm
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Kamel Moustafa (Egypt, 1917-1982) Rustic Landscape, Fortress of Qaitba oil on panel, three panels, framed individually signed ' K Moustafa' (lower right) and titled on the back of each panel 'rustic landscape' and 'Fortress of Qaitba' on the verso, executed circa 1968/1970 each panel: 8 x 10.5 cm For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Feb. 21, 2019
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (1917-1982)
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (1917-1982) ÉCOLE ÉGYPTIENNE NATURE MORTE AUX FLEURS STILL LIFE WITH FLOWERS Huile sur panneau, signée en haut à droite. 70 X 51 CM (27 9/16 X 20 1/16 IN.) €1,500-2,500
Tajan
Oct. 24, 2018
* KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN, 1917-1982) - Boats on the Nile
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
* KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN, 1917-1982) Boats on the Nile oil on panel, framed signed “K. Mostafa” (lower right) 20.5 x 31.5cm (8 1/16 x 12 3/8in).
Bonhams
Nov. 15, 2017
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (1917-1982) ÉCOLE ÉGYPTIENNE
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (1917-1982) ÉCOLE ÉGYPTIENNE NATURE MORTE AUX FLEURS STILL LIFE WITH FLOWERS Huile sur panneau, signée en haut à droite. 70 X 51cm (27 9/16 X 20 1/16 IN.) € 3,000-5,000
Tajan
Apr. 26, 2017
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN, 1917-1982) Boats in the Canal oil on wood, f
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN, 1917-1982) Boats in the Canal oil on wood, framed signed K. Mostafa (lower right), executed circa 1975 65 x 45cm (25 9/16 x 17 11/16in).
Bonhams
Oct. 12, 2016
* KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN, 1917-1982) Nubian Girl oil on panel, signed lower left, framed executed
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
* KAMEL MOUSTAFA (EGYPTIAN, 1917-1982) Nubian Girl oil on panel, signed lower left, framed executed circa 1943 35 x 30cm (13 3/4 x 11 13/16in).
Bonhams
Oct. 07, 2015
* Kamel Moustafa (Egyptian, 1917-1982) Portrait of Gamal Seguini
Est: £14,000 - £18,000
* Kamel Moustafa (Egyptian, 1917-1982) Portrait of Gamal Seguini
Bonhams
Apr. 30, 2008
The Seller of Lupines
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Kamel Moustafa (Egyptian, 1917-1982) The Seller of Lupines signed 'K. Moustafa' (lower right) oil on canvas 19 x 28½in. (48.5 x 72.5cm.) Painted in 1954
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