Lot n° 223
Estimation :
3000 - 4000
EUR
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Result
: 7 200EUR
BAYA (1931-1998) - Lot 223
BAYA (1931-1998)
Two women holding a butterfly
Gouache on paper
Signed at left and dated 1988. Re-signed on the back.
49.5 x 49.5 cm.
Appraiser:
Cabinet Chanoit
The condition report is available on request from the following e-mail address: contact@neo-encheres.com
PROVENANCE
Private collection of a doctor of Algerian origin, then by inheritance
NOTICE
Baya, an Algerian artist with a unique and singular style, is renowned for her colorful, vibrant gouaches, imbued with a dreamlike, feminine universe. Her works, created with a palette of bright colors and decorative motifs, often depict scenes where women, birds and floral elements mingle in visual harmony. This gouache on paper, typical of Baya's work, captures the essence of her imaginary world, where nature and femininity intertwine to create an atmosphere both poetic and mystical. Baya's gouaches are marked by a spontaneity and freshness reminiscent of naive art, while retaining a strong influence of traditional North African and Islamic art. Floral motifs and stylized figures fill every space in the composition, creating an effect of density and continuous movement. Through these works, Baya celebrates the beauty and strength of women, often inspired by memories and legends from her childhood.
Close to artists such as Jean Dubuffet, who introduced her to the world of art brut, and admired by Pablo Picasso for her creative freedom, Baya has established a unique signature. Her gouaches, now much sought-after, are appreciated for their ability to evoke a personal, timeless universe, where imagination and popular culture come together to offer a sincere, vibrant vision of life.
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