Al-Baha hosted a calligraphy exhibition where eight artworks were sold for a total of SAR100,700. The overall value of all pieces exhibited reached SAR618,225.
According to SPA, the acquisitions included a piece by Maryam Norouzi, which was executed in Jali Thuluth script and embellished with 18-karat gold.
Two other works were acquired from calligraphers in the Al-Baha Region, including a Jali Diwani script piece by Abdullah Suwailem and an ornamental Diwani script work by Abdulaziz Mujathal.
The event also showcased four rare pieces by Halim Efendi. These works served as the original templates for inscriptions later executed on a mosque dome.
What were the financial results of the Al-Baha calligraphy exhibition? The exhibition recorded sales totaling SAR100,700, which came from the sale of eight specific calligraphy artworks. Beyond the items sold, the total value of all the pieces displayed during the exhibition reached SAR618,225.
Which artists had their works acquired during the event? Acquisitions included a work by Maryam Norouzi featuring 18-karat gold and Jali Thuluth script. Additionally, two Al-Baha Region calligraphers were represented through the acquisition of a Jali Diwani script piece by Abdullah Suwailem and an ornamental Diwani script work by Abdulaziz Mujathal.
What makes the works by Halim Efendi significant? The exhibition featured four rare pieces by Halim Efendi. These specific works are considered rare collectibles because they served as the original templates for inscriptions that the artist later executed on a mosque dome.