Saud Al Qahtani (Saudi Arabia, born 1953) Spirit of the South acrylic on canvas signed 'Saud Al Qahtani' in Arabic and dated '1418 Hijri' (lower left), executed in 1997 150 x 180cm (59 1/16 x 70 7/8in). Footnotes: Provenance: Property from a private collection Riyadh Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner 'The beauty of the region shapes a person and makes him surrender to its charm. In the Asir region, whether it is inside the houses or outside in nature, everything is visual art...' Born in Abha, Saudi Arabia, in 1953, Saud Al Qahtani trained as an art educator before focusing on painting, sculpture, and architectural design. A pioneer of murals in Saudi Arabia, he also established the country's first amateur art studio in 1977. Al Qahtani's work celebrates Saudi landscapes, blending vibrant colours and dynamic brushwork. He designed architectural projects like the Abha Airport bridge and has exhibited widely, including in Damascus, Bahrain, and the UK, showcasing his deep engagement with nature, culture, and regional heritage. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing