Sunday, November 25, 2007

Success of King Tut Exhibition revives pharahonic art in Europe

Bonhams, the world's fastest growing auction house, decided to open January 23, 2008 another Egyptian exhibition entitled "Reviving Egyptian Arts". The works which will include books, furniture, paintings and jewelry feature from Europe and ME will be inspired by Ancient Egyptian Art. This came as a result of the great influence of "King Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" exhibition which Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak opened on November 15, 2007.

The British Newspaper, the Times stated on 24/11/2007 that the exhibition will include hundreds of pieces. One of the most colorful pieces is a contemporary carved wooden chair inspired by those in Tutankhamun tomb. In bright reds and blues with hieroglyphs all aver it and wings at the top; it has an estimate of $ 900. There is also a 20th-century Egyptian head cameo, set in a gold frame and covered with hieroglyphs and diamonds at $ 400.


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