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Red and Orange Abstract Gestural Composition - shown to scale
Princess Fahrelnissa Zaid

Red and Orange Abstract Gestural Composition, 1957

Estimated price$24,500 – $45,500

Oil on Board

24 × 27 cm | 9.4 × 10.6 in

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About the work

A fiery explosion of red and orange washes is overlaid with dense, swirling black gestural lines that race across the entire surface, creating an intense, almost feverish energy. The composition pulses with raw expressive force, with no single focal point but an all-over vitality that demands attention.

Princess Fahrelnissa Zaid (Jordan, 1901–1991).

Oil on Board, 27 × 24 cm, 1957.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
24 × 27 cm | 9.4 × 10.6 in
Year
1957
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Red, Orange, Black and White
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Princess Fahrelnissa Zaid — Oil on Board, 27 × 24 cm (representative image)
Princess Fahrelnissa Zaid

Jordan, b. 1901–1991

Princess Fahrelnissa Zeid (1901–1991) was a pioneering modernist painter of Turkish origin who later became associated with Jordan through her marriage to Prince Zeid bin Hussein. Renowned for her vibrant, large-scale abstract compositions, Zeid’s work spans painting, drawing, and printmaking, often characterized by bold color palettes and intricate, mosaic-like patterns. Her artistic practice bridged Eastern and Western influences, reflecting her cosmopolitan upbringing and extensive travels across Europe and the Middle East.

Zeid’s career was marked by significant institutional recognition. She held major solo exhibitions at venues such as the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London (1954) and the Galerie Dina Vierny in Paris. In recent years, her legacy has been celebrated with retrospectives at the Tate Modern in London (2017) and the Istanbul Modern. Zeid’s works have achieved notable results at international auctions, with pieces sold at Christie’s and Sotheby’s, underscoring her enduring market appeal and historical significance. Her contributions to modern art have positioned her as a central figure in both Turkish and Middle Eastern art histories, celebrated for her innovative approach and cross-cultural impact.

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