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Untitled, 1957
Untitled’ from 1957 by Alfred Lenica is an oil painting on canvas measuring 68.5 x 125 cm. Signed on the reverse: A. LENICA WARSZAWA 1957. The work represents the artist’s style developed after the period of socialist realism, combining tachism, surrealism, and dripping technique. The composition consists of swirling, colorful spots often outlined with contour, giving the painting a dynamic, organic character. Lenica’s painting often refers to natural forms, described as biological painting.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Alfred Lenica
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Date of birth and death
4 August 1899 – 16 April 1977
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Abstract, surrealism, tachisme, informel, dripping
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Significant works
Large-format oil paintings, murals such as ‘Three Elements’ for the UN, Chile series
Information about the work
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Year:
1957
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
private collection, Warsaw; Wojciech Fibak collection, Monte Carlo
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Theme:
abstract painting, tachism, surrealism, informel, biological painting
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work shows the dynamic and contrast between the painting gesture and randomness, fitting into the trend of surrealism and biological abstract painting.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation should consider the dripping technique, the relationship of the gesture with chance, and the context of the Polish avant-garde of the 20th century.
Auction information
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Estimated price:
100 000 - 150 000 zł
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Auction price:
105 000 zł
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