Jilali Gharbaoui (1930-1971) - Figures in Motion, 1965

Jilali Gharbaoui (1930-1971) | Maroccan Figures in Motion, 1965 Oil on Paper Signed: The work is signed “Gharbaoui” and dated “1965” in the lower right corner. Dimensions: Framed: 54 × 73 cm | 21.3 × 28.7 in Artwork: 49 × 67 cm | 19.3 × 26.4 in Provenance: Private Collection, Germany. Condition: The artwork is in good condition, presented in a decorative, metallic-finished frame. The back of the frame is finished with standard clips 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 powerful and emotive work by the pioneering Moroccan modernist Jilali Gharbaoui (1930–1971) features a series of abstract, gestural figures set against a deep, rhythmic, and layered green-blue background. The composition is dominated by bold, dark, circular-headed figures that evoke a sense of primitive or primal energy, characteristic of Gharbaoui’s unique contribution to the 20th-century avant-garde. The artist’s application of paint is highly expressive, with visible brushstrokes that create a sense of vibrating movement across the paper. By stripping the human form down to its most essential, symbolic components, Gharbaoui bridges the gap between traditional Moroccan aesthetics and European lyrical abstraction. This piece offers a significant glimpse into the artist’s focus on the tension between form, space, and the human spirit.

Stima:€10,000

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