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Nuhad Es-Said
BornMarch 10, 1937
Jaffa, Palestine
DiedOctober 26, 1982 (aged 45)
Cause of deathRespiratory arrest
Alma materFitzwilliam College, Cambridge
Occupation(s)Businessman and art collector
Years active1959-1982
ChildrenRoula Es-Said

Salwa Es-Said Salman Maria Es-Said Grahne Joumana Es-Said Salman

Fouad Es-Said (spouse Maya Saad)

Nuhad Es-Said (March 10, 1937 – October 26, 1982) was a Lebanese-Palestinian businessman,[1] collector[4], and connoisseur of Islamic metalwork.[1] Es-Said's passion for collecting extended beyond business, leading him to establish a renowned collection of Islamic metalwork, showcasing exquisite pieces from various historical periods and regions.[2][1]

Contents

  1. Early life and education
  2. Career
  3. Personal life
  4. Bibliography
  5. References

Early Life and Education[edit]

Nuhad Es-Said was born on March 10, 1937, in Jaffa, Palestine, to parents of Palestinian and Lebanese descent. Following the outbreak of the 1948 Palestine war, the family relocated to Beirut, Lebanon.[1] Es-Said attended primary school at Miss Amina's preparatory school and later graduated from Brummana High School in 1956.[1] He pursued higher education at Cambridge University, graduating in 1959 with a BA degree in International Law and Business.[1]

Career[edit]

In 1959, Es-Said joined Transmediterranean SAL, a company established by his father, Fuad Es-Said, and two associates in 1946. Specializing in sales and distribution of international brands, Es-Said played a key role in expanding the company into a Pan-Arab organization, operating across various countries such as the UAE, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq.

Es-Said's interest in collecting diverse objects grew over time, ranging from lighters and cufflinks to cars and manuscripts. However, his primary passion became the collection of Islamic Metalwork, which he pursued with dedication. With the assistance of Islamic art dealer Oliver Hoare, Es-Said began building his collection, resulting in the formation of the Nuhad Es-Said Collection of Islamic metalwork. This collection, comprising inlaid bronzes and brasses from various historical periods and regions, features intricate designs adorned with gold, silver, and copper. Reflecting themes of superstition, religion, and politics, these objects serve as evidence of the societies they originated from.

Personal life[edit]

Es-Said and his family sought refuge in London, where their children pursued education in English boarding schools. However, Es-Said, along with Salma and their youngest child, Fouad, eventually returned to Beirut, refusing to abandon their homeland despite the turmoil.

It was during this period that Es-Said received the diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease at the age of 38. Despite knowing the gravity of his condition and its inevitable outcome, Es-Said was resolute in ensuring the future of his children and the continuity of his company. Consequently, he entrusted the responsibility to his wife, Salma, initiating her training in managing both the company and their family amidst the chaos of war-torn Beirut.

He died on October 26, 1982, at the age of 45. His wife took over the management of the company and the upbringing of the family.

Bibliography[edit]

While there is no record of any publication authored by Es-Said, his work is mentioned in the following book(s):[3][4][5][6]

·      Islamic metalwork: The Nuhad Es-Said Collection

Author: James W Allen

Published by Sotheby's 1982

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Metalworks That Pour Forth Their Spirit".
  2. ^ Fehérvári, G. (1984). "Review of Islamic Metalwork: The Nuhad Es-Said Collection". Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. 47 (3): 555–557. ISSN 0041-977X.
  3. ^ "Islamic metalwork : the Nuhad Es-Said Collection".
  4. ^ "Islamic metalwork : the Nuhad Es-Said Collection".
  5. ^ "Exhibition Development and Implementation: Five Case Studies" (PDF).
  6. ^ Institution, Smithsonian. "Fountains of Light: Islamic Metalwork from the Nuhad Es-Said Collection". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2024-06-03.