Ratings and values of paintings by Mahmoud Said

If you own a work of art by or based on the work of artist Mahmoud Said and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will be happy to advise you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price.

Artist's rating and value

An important Orientalist painter, Mahmoud has established himself as a major figure on the art market. His works are highly valued on the market and are highly prized by collectors. His works are exclusively oil on canvas, and sell for between €1,870 and €1,574,160 - a relatively wide range, but one that says a lot about the price these works can fetch. A work signed or attributed to Mahmoud Said can fetch thousands of euros at auction, as demonstrated by his painting Les Chadoufs, which sold for €1,574,160 at Christie's in 2010.

Order of value from the most basic to the most prestigious

The artist's works and style

Mahmoud Said's works are characterized by their realistic style and warm tones. Influenced by the artistic movement of realism, as well as by the motifs and colors of Islamic and Berber art, his paintings often depict Egyptian landscapes or the characters that have marked his life and inspiration. His compositions are well-balanced, the result of highly accomplished work on perspective.

Mahmoud Said: painting Egypt  

Mahmoud Said (1897-1964) was an Egyptian painter born in Alexandria.

His father was the country's prime minister at the time of his birth. He had a happy childhood and received a good education. In 1919, he obtained a degree in French law, and moved to Paris to continue his studies. He visited many European museums and took painting lessons.

Back in Egypt, he attended the Cairo School of Fine Arts while working at the Alexandria Public Prosecutor's Office, graduating as a judge. He contributed to the renewal of twentieth-century art in Egypt, and in 1937 managed to exhibit at the Rockerfeller in New York, then in the Egyptian pavilion at the Exposition des Arts et des Techniques Appliqués à la Vie Moderne.

When he married, he drew much of his inspiration from his wife, and later from his children. The representation of women in general remained a central theme in his work.

He also depicts peasants and scenes from everyday life in his homeland.

Mahmoud Said died in Egypt in 1964.

Mahmoud Said's imprint on his era

Mahmoud Said is one of the most sought-after Orientalist painters at auction today, and it's very likely that his value will rise sharply in the future. He didn't exhibit much in Europe during his lifetime, but with Orientalist works in such high demand today, it's the European market that now demands his paintings the most.

His signature

Mahmoud Said's works are not all signed.

If you think you own one, it's best to have it appraised to be sure of its originality.

Appraising your property

If you own a work by Mahmoud Said, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each work.