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Thu, Jul 2, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 28
"Abstract Composition" by Gizou Lamothe (Haiti, 1935-2020) Oil on Canvas
Estimate: $800 - $1,400
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This striking mid-century modern work by Ghislaine "Gizou" Lamothe represents a shift away from traditional Haitian figurative art toward a sophisticated European-influenced abstraction. The composition features a dense, central cluster of textured, organic forms and gestural marks, set against a warm, divided field of sienna and ochre. Lamothe’s time studying in Madrid is evident here in the architectural structuralism and the use of "inner light" that glows from beneath the heavy impasto. The inclusion of lyrical, handwritten text at the bottom is a hallmark of her most expressive period, bridging the gap between visual art and poetic narrative.
Details
- Artist: Ghislaine "Gizou" Lamothe (Haitian, 1935-2020)
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Title: Abstract Composition (Antes de Volar)
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Year: 1999
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Dimensions: 25 x 14 inches
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Signature: Signed "Gizou" and dated '99 lower front
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