Lot #18: Original Oil Painting by Khyber Rajab – Dramatic Surrealist Seascape (Framed 22"x26")

Original Oil Painting by Khyber Rajab – Dramatic Surrealist Seascape (Framed 22"x26") Up for auction is a captivating, original oil-on-canvas painting by noted Iranian artist Khyber Rajab. This striking artwork showcases the artist’s mastery of dramatic maritime atmosphere, featuring powerful shafts of light piercing through heavy storm clouds onto turbulent, crashing ocean waves. A standout feature of the piece is its masterfully integrated surrealist optical illusion: the central foreground rock and cresting foam seamlessly blend together to evoke the powerful image of a mammoth emerging from the sea. The artwork is beautifully presented in a gallery-grade presentation. It features a premium, heavy dark wood frame paired with a professional double-mat layout (featuring a rich burgundy inner accent mat that perfectly draws out the deep, warm tones hidden within the rock shadows). • Artist: Khyber Rajab (Iran) • Medium: Original Oil on Canvas • Style: Surrealism / Dramatic Seascape / Romanticism • Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Frame, glass, and matting are fully intact and ready to hang. • Dimensions: 22" x 26" (Total Frame Size) • Backing: Professionally sealed with a protective paper dust cover and heavy-duty hanging wire installed. Artist Biography & Context Khyber Rajab is a respected painter originating from Iran, recognized for his atmospheric and deeply moody maritime landscapes. His works are highly prized by collectors of Middle Eastern and international contemporary realism. Rajab's style heavily pulls inspiration from classical European romanticism and dramatic seascape traditions—utilizing intense chiaroscuro (the sharp contrast between brilliant light and deep shadow) to give his oceans a living, breathing, and spiritual presence. Nearest intersection Younge Street and Stelees Avenue Pickup category timeslot {A}