YOA Law Firm advises artists, estates, collectors, galleries, museums, cultural institutions and other art market professionals on legal matters arising in the art market. Our work covers intellectual property, art transactions, authentication and provenance, artists’ estates, licensing and cross-border matters, combining legal expertise with a deep understanding of the art market.
YOA Law Firm advises the Estate of the late Egyptian artist Gazbia Sirry on legal and art market matters, including authentication, attribution, due diligence and the protection of the artist’s legacy and works.
Gazbia Sirry was a leading figure in Egypt’s modern art history. Over a career of more than six decades, she held over 70 solo exhibitions across Egypt, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, and her artworks were exhibited internationally from the 1950s onward, including at the Venice Biennale (1952, 1956, 1958, 1984) and the São Paulo Biennale (1953, 1963).
Today, Sirry’s artworks are held in prestigious international collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the National Museum of Women in the Arts (Washington, D.C.), the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA, New York) among others. Many of her paintings have also been acquired by museums worldwide and sold at leading international auction houses, underscoring her enduring influence and recognition on the global art market.

Guidance on the Authentication of Works Attributed to Sirry
Prepared by YOA Law Firm, these Guidelines set out the requirements and procedures governing authentication requests submitted to the Gazbia Sirry Estate. They address the documentation required, the authentication process, archival and physical examination, authentication decisions, fees and confidentiality, supporting responsible authentication practices in the art market.
Statement Regarding Artworks Attributed to Gazbia Sirry
A statement issued on behalf of the Gazbia Sirry Estate regarding artworks circulating in the art market and attributed to the late Egyptian artist Gazbia Sirry (1925–2021), addressing attribution, provenance, authentication, and the need for appropriate due diligence in relation to such works.
Advisory Regarding Gazbia Sirry Works Offered at Auction
A statement issued on behalf of the Gazbia Sirry Estate concerning artworks attributed to the late Egyptian artist Gazbia Sirry (1925–2021), including works offered for sale at an upcoming London auction. The statement addresses the absence of supporting archival records, documented provenance, exhibition history and literature references, and advises collectors, institutions and art market professionals to exercise caution in relation to such works and related transactions.
Discover our legal services for artists, collectors, galleries, museums, estates and other art market professionals.
Copyright © 2026 YOA Law Firm | Art Market Law & Intellectual Property
All Rights Reserved.
Powered by GoDaddy