Jilali Gharbaoui (1930-1971) - Abstract Composition, 1967

Jilali Gharbaoui (1930-1971) | Maroccan Abstract Composition, 1967 Oil on Panel Signed: The work is signed “Gharbaoui” and dated “1967” in the lower right corner. Dimensions: Framed: 42.5 × 60 cm | 16.7 × 23.6 in Artwork: 36 × 53 cm | 14.2 × 20.9 in Provenance: Private Collection. Condition: The item is in good condition, presented in an ornate, light-toned decorative frame. The reverse of the frame is finished with protective tape and appears stable.Shipping: Aurora & Athena coordinates professional, insured shipping for every purchase through vetted logistics partners: packing, transport, insurance and the export paperwork are arranged on the buyer's behalf and charged at the provider's cost. Buyers are equally welcome to collect in Barcelona or to appoint a carrier of their own. Lots are released once the total purchase price has been received. For shipments outside the EU an export licence may be required and Spanish export duties may apply to certain higher-value works; these are the buyer's responsibility. No export tax applies within the EU. Full shipping and export information is available on request.Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is, in the condition described. The condition summary is given as a courtesy; a full condition report is available on request before the sale. Attributions and the five-year authenticity guarantee are governed by Section 4 (Returns and Refunds) of our Terms and Conditions. All enquiries must be made before bidding; no further information can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid you confirm that you have read and accept our Terms and Conditions in full, as set out in the terms of this sale.-- This dynamic abstract painting by Jilali Gharbaoui (1930–1971) exemplifies his mastery of lyrical abstraction, a movement he pioneered within Moroccan modernism. The composition features a complex, energetic layering of gestural marks, where bold, dark lines contrast with vibrant green and white highlights, creating a sense of movement and depth. Gharbaoui’s unique approach often involved a rhythmic application of paint that suggests an organic, almost primordial energy. By abandoning figurative representation in favor of pure form and texture, this 1967 piece serves as a sophisticated example of his ability to convey profound emotion through minimal, abstract gestures.

Estimate:£11,788.63

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