Bathi Appraisal

Abstract Mixed Media Composition by Bathi

This is an original mid-century abstract composition by the artist Bathi, rendered on a rectangular brown support, likely cardboard or heavy textured paper. The artwork features a vibrant, multi-layered impasto technique using a combination of wax crayon, oil pastel, or high-viscosity oil sticks. The palette is dominated by a sun-drenched yellow field, punctuated by organic shapes in salmon pink, ochre, and deep earthy brown. A distinct vertical strip of white pigment runs along the right edge, creating a sense of compositional balance. The application is gestural and rhythmic, highlighting the tactile quality of the medium. The work is signed 'Bathi' along the lower-left edge and includes the numbering or date '69-26' immediately following the signature. There is also vertical script in the upper-left margin which may denote a title or location. The condition appears fair to good; there is some visible aging to the brown substrate, including minor edge wear and potential acid-burn consistent with mid-20th-century paper products. The pigments remain bright, though some pigment transfer or 'smudging' is inherent to the media used. The craftsmanship reflects the mid-century modern aesthetic of expressive abstraction, prioritizing texture and color interaction over representational form.