Bidspirit auction | AN ABSTRACT COMPOSITION, SIGNED “BADILA,”

AN ABSTRACT COMPOSITION, SIGNED “BADILA,” MID-20TH CENTURY - Ink and mixed media on paper presenting a bold abstract composition dominated by sweeping black calligraphic forms animated by vivid accents of red, yellow, and green. The dynamic brushwork suggests movement and tension, with gestural strokes intersecting and overlapping to create a rhythmic, almost figurative energy reminiscent of postwar European abstract expressionism and calligraphic abstraction. The palette is restrained yet striking, with high-contrast black passages offset by sharply applied chromatic highlights and a painted green border framing the composition. Signed to the lower left “Badila.” The work reflects a mid-20th-century modernist sensibility, likely influenced by contemporaneous developments in lyrical abstraction and gestural painting, emphasizing spontaneity, motion, and expressive mark-making over representational content. The artwork is presented in a black-painted frame with a wide cream mat and glazed. The reverse is fitted with a plain backing board and hanging hardware, consistent with later 20th-century framing. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 18 x 12 1/2 in., (45.7 x 31.8 cm.) Condition: Overall good condition. The paper shows light, even toning consistent with age. Minor scattered surface abrasions and faint handling marks are visible under close inspection, primarily in lighter areas. No major tears, losses, or punctures observed. The pigments remain strong and unfaded, with no evident bleeding or flaking. The mat is clean with minimal discoloration. The frame shows light wear, including small scuffs and edge rubbing, but remains structurally sound. The backing board is intact and stable. Frame is missing side piece.