"It is with the upmost fondness that I remember evenings of Persian cuisine where friendships were made amongst the excited buzz of upcoming artists, museum curators and the movers and shakers of the art world. Set in the elegant comfort of her London home, 28 South Street, which mixed the colours, patterns and textures of traditional art and furniture against the backdrop of some of her contemporary art collection, Fatima Maleki placed 28 South Street on the international stage with her unique entertaining style. As the daughter of an ambassador, Fatima brought together varied international guests from all walks of life to enjoy the traditional Persian welcome and warmth of her hospitality."

Alidad's Top Picks

No. 1 

Lot 12: Spanish School (17th century), Portrait of a lady with shackle or chain at her arm, Oil on canvas | Est. £8,000-12,000 (+ fees)

"I like Spanish portraits from this period. I love her dress and especially her bow-knot brooches."

No. 2

Lot 67: Circle Of Marten De Vos (Flemish 1532-1603), The Wise and the Foolish Virgins, Oil on panel | Est. £15,000-25,000 (+ fees)

"I really love the composition and the richness of the costumes."

No. 3

Lot 183: Matthew Day Jackson (American B. 1974), Dresden, Burned wood and lead on panel | Est. £20,000-30,000 (+ fees)

"This work speaks to Jackson's interest in mortality and destruction, thus making this work an interesting rendering of moral issues."

No. 4

Lot 107: Julian Schnabel (American B. 1951), Untitled (Monjas De Calle Con Buen Ojo), Oil and resin on rubberised fabric | Est. £30,000-50,000 (+ fees)

"I really like the scale and strength of the composition."

No. 5

Lot 158: Chaise longue, attributed to Chad Topassier Beranger, first half 20th century | Est. £400-600 (+ fees)

"I absolutely love the shape and combination of materials used."

No. 6

Lot 196: A pair of Italian carved and polychrome painted pelmets, late 18th/early 19th century | Est. £1,000-1,500 (+ fees)

"These panels are highly decorative and very Italian looking."

Auction Details

Wednesday 25 September, 10.30am BST
Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE

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London (highlights): Dreweatts, 16-17 Pall Mall, St James's, London SW1Y 5LU
Tuesday 3 - Thursday 5 September 2024: 10am - 4pm

Newbury (full sale): Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE
Friday 20 - Wednesday 25 September 2024

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