Minas Avetisyan (1928-1975), "Autumnal Jajur," 1973

Minas Avetisyan
(1928-1975)
"Autumnal Jajur," 1973
Oil on canvas
Signed in Armenian and dated lower left: Minas 73; signed and dated again, and titled, all in Armenian, verso
23.75" H x 31.5" W
Other Notes:
This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity in Russian signed by Gayane Avetisyan-Mamajanyan and Arman Avetisyan.

Minas Avetisyan was born in 1928 in the village of Jajur, Armenia, a place that remained central to his life and art. The landscape and daily rhythms of his hometown appeared throughout his paintings and played an active role in shaping the themes and identity of his art. In 1960, he moved to Yerevan and held his first solo exhibition; two years later, his participation in the Exhibition of Five" in Yerevan brought him widespread recognition as a bold and original voice in Soviet Armenian art.
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Avetisyan's style was marked by wild expressive brushwork and vivid clashing colors. His brilliant use of color aligned him with the spirit of Fauvism yet remained rooted in Armenian tradition. He drew inspiration from medieval manuscripts and folk art and saw himself as a successor to Martiros Saryan both in his palette and his devotion to capturing the Armenian soul. Avetisyan also worked in theater and public art designing the set for Aram Khachaturian's "Gayane" ballet and completing large murals in Gyumri.
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In 1972 a fire destroyed much of his studio and many of his finest works. He died tragically in 1975 just three years later. Yet despite his short life Avetisyan left behind a powerful body of work that continues to influence Armenian art. His house-museum in Yerevan stands as a tribute to an artist whose vision remains deeply cherished. "

Visual: Overall good condition.

Blacklight: No evidence of restoration.

Frame: 30.25" H x 38.25" W x 2.25" D Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.