Ismail Gulgee, Calligraphic Abstract Study
Updated August 22, 2026
| Lot number | 98 |
| Estimate | 500.00 - 900.00 USD |
| Auction | International Fine Art & Original Peruvian Ceramics |
| Date | August 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM MDT |
| Auction house | Gallery Arts & Auctions Co. |
| Location | New Mexico, New Mexico |
Ismail Gulgee (Pakistani, 1926-2007) An expressive drawing on paper featuring sweeping, rhythmic calligraphic gestures in deep black ink against a neutral ground. The composition embodies the artist's "Action Painting" approach, utilizing fluid, sweeping lines to create a sense of spiritual and physical motion. Signed "Gulgee" in the lower right. Framed. Ismail Gulgee was a world-renowned Pakistani artist who fused the tradition of Islamic calligraphy with the energy of Western Abstract Expressionism. Originally a gifted portraitist for global royalty and heads of state, he transitioned in the 1960s to a grand, gestural abstract style that earned him international acclaim. His work is characterized by its vibrant energy, complex layering, and a deep, inherent sense of movement. Dimensions: Unframed: 7 1/8 x 10 inches Provenance: Private collection.
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