Bidspirit auction | Mehmed Devrim Nejad (1923-1995)

Mehmed Devrim Nejad (1923-1995) - Abstract Composition, 1952. Mehmed Nejad Devrim (1923–1995) | Turkey Oil on canvas Signed: lower right “nejad 52”; inscribed verso “nejad 52”. Dimensions: Artwork: 74 × 57 cm | 29.1 × 22.4 in Provenance: Private Collection, France. Condition: Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Unframed. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. Coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. Estimated delivery: Within the EU: 3–7 days | Outside the EU: Approx. 2–4 weeks (destination-dependent). Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy. All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full. -- Signed: lower right “nejad 52”; inscribed verso “nejad 52”. Nejad Devrim’s Abstract Composition (1952) captures the post-war spirit of Paris in pure visual rhythm. Interlocking planes of red, blue, and umber form an architectural harmony of colour. The surface hums with quiet energy — each stroke both measured and impulsive — revealing Devrim’s mastery of balancing structure and freedom. Executed in oil on canvas, the work engages in dialogue with European modernism while drawing deeply from Byzantine and Islamic aesthetics. Lines and translucent planes turn the surface into a mosaic of light — a spiritual order emerging from apparent chaos. This synthesis of cultures imbues the painting with a sense of monumentality and grace. Abstract Composition stands as a testament to Devrim’s poetic vision — an art where geometry meets gesture, intellect merges with instinct. It encapsulates a pivotal moment in mid-century abstraction when artists sought not to depict the world but to unveil its inner resonance through rhythm, light, and colour.