Charles Hossein Zenderoudi

Iran | 1937
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About Charles Hossein Zenderoudi
Charles-Hossein Zenderoudi, a prominent Iranian calligrapher, is celebrated as one of the pioneering figures of the Saqqakhaneh Movement.

After receiving a Fine Arts diploma from the Tehran Academy in 1960, Zenderoudi left the School of Decorative Arts in 1961 and relocated to France to participate in the second Paris Biennial. His debut solo exhibition was hosted at the Reza Abbasi Hall. In 1962, he achieved recognition by winning an award at the third Tehran Biennial, and over the years, his art has been showcased internationally. In 2001, the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art held a retrospective of his works.

Zenderoudi's early artistic endeavors included surrealist paintings. While at the conservatory, he produced a religious painting using the Linocut print technique. He initiated the Saqqakhaneh collection by incorporating visual elements from popular and religious culture. His engagement with the Lettrism movement influenced him to explore calligraphy, experimenting with the repetitive use of letters and words in both monochromatic and colorful compositions. Throughout his career, Zenderoudi has refined his technique by integrating small numbers and texts into his calligraphy, thus merging the boundaries between calligraphy and painting. Additionally, he has incorporated handprints into some of his works.

The esteemed French critic Pierre Restany commented on Zenderoudi's work, stating, "Zenderoudi's finesse in conveying his message has allowed him, at various points in his career, to carve out a cultural niche for himself, ensuring its originality and modernity. Following the Saqqakhaneh, he embraced the Parisian Informel and Lettrisme, prioritizing calligraphic symbols over traditional methods, thereby transforming these symbols to enhance their utility."
The Most Expensive Artwork
ArtChart | Tchaar-Bagh by Charles Hossein Zenderoudi
Tchaar-Bagh
Realized Price
At Auctions
First Attendance
24 May 2006
# Attendance
214
# Artworks
377
Average Realized Price
100,634 USD
Average Min Estimate
60,120 USD
Average Max Estimate
83,976 USD
Sell-through Rate
67.639%
Average Growth of Artwork Worth
65.845%
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