ArtDayME: 114 artworks by Egyptian, Iranian, Iraqi, Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian, Bahraini, Turkish and Libyan artists will be offered at the Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art sale on 13 November at Bonhams New Bond Street.

A rare and monumental diptych by Omar El-Nagdi leads the Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art sale. The largest Egyptian scene by the artist ever to come to market, El Zar is a four-metre-long celebration of ritual, music and spirituality. Estimate: £200,000-300,000.

Noor Soussi, Head of Bonhams Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art Department, commented: "Omar El-Nagdi's El Zar is a monumental work that transcends the boundaries of visual art to become a dynamic representation of one of Egypt's most enigmatic and enduring spiritual practices. El Zar encapsulates the rich cultural and spiritual tapestry of Egyptian life; Nagdi's mastery of colour, symbolism and composition captures the energy and spirit of the ritual, transforming the canvas into a stage for music and celebration. The painting stands as a testament to Nagdi's ability to blend tradition with modernity, creating a work that is both a homage to the past and a vibrant expression of contemporary cultural identity. We are delighted to be offering such an exceptional and important work in our sale."

The Zar ritual, believed to have originated in East Africa and brought to Egypt through Sudan, is a spiritual practice that blends elements of ancient African and Middle Eastern traditions. It is primarily a women-led ritual aimed at healing mental and physical ailments caused by spirit possession, known as jin, through song, dance and animal sacrifice. Deeply influenced by Egyptian folk traditions, Nagdi creates his own multi-sensory scene of the Zar, which remains a living, breathing part of contemporary Egyptian culture.

Additional highlights of the 114-lot sale include:

• Bahman Mohasses (Iran, 1931-2010), Personnage. Oil on board, framed, executed in 1966. 70.5 x 48cm. The central figure, which is at once ghoulish and endearing, is characteristic of Mohasses' surrealistic and introspective style. Executed at a pivotal moment in the artist's career, Personnage is an important example of Mohasses' distinctive blending of the human and the surreal, creating a scene in which reality and fiction intertwine. Estimate: £150,000-250,000

• Mahmoud Mokhtar (Egypt, 1891-1934), Maquette de Saad Zaghloul, Alexandria. Bronze, posthumous, executed circa 1937-1939. 32 x 20cm. This work is a rare and important maquette of one of Egypt's most significant public sculptures. Saad Zaghloul is revered across the wider Arab world as a symbol of anti-colonial resistance and national self-determination. Estimate: £80,000-120,000

• Marguerite Nakhla (Egypt, 1908-1977), Theatre de Paris. Oil on canvas, framed, executed in 1947. 82 x 122.5cm. This exceptionally rare painting by Marguerite Nakhla is a vivid portrayal of post-war Parisian life. Nakhla, one of the pioneering figures of Egyptian Modernism, was among the first Egyptian women to receive formal training in fine arts, studying at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Estimate: £80,000-120,000

• Hamed Nada (Egypt, 1924-1990), Battle for Liberation (Maerakat al-Tahrir). Oil on board, framed, executed in 1970. 119 x 134cm. One of the most significant works by Hamed Nada to come to the market in recent years, it was exhibited at a landmark show of Egyptian modernism in the Musée Galliera in Paris in 1971 and was formerly in the collection of the renowned Palestinian Poet Youssef Al-Khatib. Estimate: £70,000-100,000

• Chant Avedissian (Egypt, 1951-2018), Icons of Arabia. Gouache, acrylic and hand-coloured stencil on cardboard, executed between 2011-2014. Ten panels, each panel 69 x 49cm. In his stencilled works, Avedissian fuses symbols taken from Ancient Egypt such as hieroglyphics and dynastic monuments with representations of important national figures, which in this ten-panel work includes Taha Hussein, Faten Hamama and King Farouk among others. Estimate: £50,000-80,000.

Omar El-Nagdi (Egypt, 1931-2019) Al Kaaba - oil on canvas, framed. signed and dated in Arabic (upper left), further signed "Omar El Nagdi" and dated "1403 Hijri" and titled "Al-Ka'ba al-Musharrafa" on the verso, Egyptian Ministry of Culture exhibition stamp on the verso, executed in 1983. 97.5 x 93cm (38 3/8 x 36 5/8in). Estimate: £45,000 - £65,000

Youssef Nabil (Egypt, born 1972) Artists Series. hand coloured gelatine. silver prints, 8 prints, framed. executed between 1999 and 2006. various sizes between 24 x 40cm. Estimate: £40,000 - £60,000

In the following, you can see all 114 works of this auction along with their estimated prices: