Tahia Halim ( 1919 - 2003 ) was an Egyptian painter. Tahia Halim s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 158500 USD for Girls on a Felucca in 2008 to a remarkable record 749000 USD for Farhat Al Nuba (The Happiness of Nubia) in 2015 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.