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Victor Vasarely Art

French, Hungarian, 1906-1997

Widely considered the grandfather of Op art, the French-Hungarian painter Victor Vasarely (1906–97) created eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer’s perception of depth, perspective and motion. A classic example is the 1937 Zebra, which consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting.

Such illusions were more than pleasing tricks for Vasarely, who insisted that “pure form and pure color can signify the world.” He wanted to “democratize” art by producing works in large editions at reasonable prices that were understandable across national and cultural boundaries. In the 1960s, he developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. By employing this universal visual vocabulary and stripping away topical references, he sought to create what he called a “Planetary Folklore.”

Embodying Vasarely’s singular belief that art should serve a social function, accessible to all, these innovations may perhaps be his greatest contribution to 20th-century art.

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Artist: Victor Vasarely
Victor Vasarely: BOGLAR, Basf Luran on aluminum

Victor Vasarely: BOGLAR, Basf Luran on aluminum

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

Victor Vasarely Star Series BOGLAR, ca. 1970 BASF Luran on aluminum Ed, 269 of 500 Editions Pyra AG Dorfstrasse 63 8126 Zumikon Switzerland 29 x 29 in

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1970s Kinetic Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Metal

Victor Vasarely sculpture: Ter-A

Victor Vasarely sculpture: Ter-A

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

Victor Vasarely Ter-A Acrylic on wood Ed. 13 of 100 18 x 10 x 2 in

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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) – Quivar-Na – Color silkscreen on paper – 1977
Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) – Quivar-Na – Color silkscreen on paper – 1977

Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) – Quivar-Na – Color silkscreen on paper – 1977

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Varese, IT

Color silkscreen on paper, edited in 1977. Limited edition, numbered as 35/175 in lower left corner. Hand signed in pencil by artist in the lower right corner. Paper size: 90 x 78 c...

Category

1970s Abstract Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Silk, Paper, Screen

VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES VII
VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES VII

VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES VII

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Artist: Victor Vasarely Title: Profound Works VII Year: 1973 Not signed or numbered, as published Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition Publisher...

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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Screen

Oltar-Zoeld

Oltar-Zoeld

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

Victor Vasarely “Oltar-Zoeld” 1985/86 Silkscreen on paper Edition 57 of 295 42 x 68 in Victor Vasarely (9 April 1906 – 15 March 1997), was a Hungarian-French artist, who is widely a...

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20th Century Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Lithograph

Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) - Tea-Ur NB - Color silkscreen on paper - 1984
Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) - Tea-Ur NB - Color silkscreen on paper - 1984

Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) - Tea-Ur NB - Color silkscreen on paper - 1984

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Varese, IT

Color silkscreen on paper, edited in 1984. 
Limited edition, numbered as 15/100 in lower left corner.
 Hand signed in pencil by artist in the lower right corner. Paper size: 60 x 57...

Category

1980s Abstract Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Silk, Paper, Screen

Sinlag II

Sinlag II

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Sinlag II 1990 Cast paper relief in colors 29 3/4 x 29 3/4 in. Edition of 120 Pencil Signed and Numbered Acc...

Category

1990s Pop Art Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Handmade Paper

Optisk komposition
Optisk komposition

Optisk komposition

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Victor Vasarely Optisk komposition, 1970 is a Studio Line Rosenthal Porcelain relief with aluminum and is hand-signed by Victor Vasarely (Hungary, 1906 – France, 1997) on verso. Numb...

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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Porcelain, Glaze

Holld (Moiré Tower), 1989
Holld (Moiré Tower), 1989

Holld (Moiré Tower), 1989

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Created in 1989, this acrylic and silkscreen sculpture is hand-signed by Victor Vasarely (Pécs, 1906 – Paris, 1997) in black ink in the lower right. Numbered from the edition of 75 i...

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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Glass, Lucite, Screen

Erebus Op Art Glass Sculpture, Signed & Numbered Edition of 2000, 1982
Erebus Op Art Glass Sculpture, Signed & Numbered Edition of 2000, 1982

Erebus Op Art Glass Sculpture, Signed & Numbered Edition of 2000, 1982

By Victor Vasarely

Located in CANNES, FR

Victor VASARELY 1906 - 1997 EREBUS - 1982 Verre et bois Signature gravée sur le verre et numérotation sous la base "431 /2000" Edition Rosenthal studio-linie, Allemagne Dans sa b...

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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Glass

Teke
Teke

Teke

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Teke c. 1970 Screenprint 34 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. Edition of 250 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art. C...

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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

Composition Microcosmos IV

Composition Microcosmos IV

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION: Victor Vasarely Composition Microcosmos IV 1980 Screenprint 13 x 10 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed and numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fin...

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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

NB 11, 1968
NB 11, 1968

NB 11, 1968

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Victor Vasarely NB 11, 1968 is a glazed porcelain relief that is hand-signed by Victor Vasarely (Hungary, 1906 – France, 1997) on label affixed on verso.

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1960s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Porcelain

Victor Vasarely, Untitled (from Planetarische Folklore)
Victor Vasarely, Untitled (from Planetarische Folklore)

Victor Vasarely, Untitled (from Planetarische Folklore)

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Hamburg, DE

Victor Vasarely (Hungarian-French, 1906–1997) Planetarische Folklore, 1964 Medium: Screenprints, on Schoellershammer card Dimensions: 65 × 62 cm (25 3/5 × 24 2/5 in) Edition of 125: ...

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20th Century Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Screen

“TSIGA/BIGA”
“TSIGA/BIGA”

“TSIGA/BIGA”

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Warren, NJ

Victor Vasarely 6 signed and numbered lithograph “TSIGA/BIGA," 1991. good condition each is numbered 25 . Measures 21x21.

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20th Century Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Lithograph

VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES III - 1973
VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES III - 1973

VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES III - 1973

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Artist: Victor Vasarely Title: Profound Works III Year: 1973 Not signed or numbered, as published Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition Publisher...

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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

Kettes, 1984
Kettes, 1984

Kettes, 1984

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Created in 1984, this hand painted acrylic on wood sculpture is hand signed by Victor Vasarely (Pécs, 1906 - Paris, 1997) in ink in the lower right. This work is also numbered 48/175...

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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Wood, Acrylic

Koskota, 1976, Abstract in Blue and Orange, Geometric, Silkscreen Print
Koskota, 1976, Abstract in Blue and Orange, Geometric, Silkscreen Print

Koskota, 1976, Abstract in Blue and Orange, Geometric, Silkscreen Print

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Born in Hungary in 1906, Op Art artist Victor Vasarely studied art at the Podolini-Volkmann Academy in Budapest and at the Muhely Academy where he became familiar with contemporary r...

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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Paper, Ink

Untitled Relief
Untitled Relief

Untitled Relief

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Victor Vasarely Untitled Relief, 1973 is a Studio Line Rosenthal Porcelain relief with aluminum that is hand-signed by Victor Vasarely (Hungary, 1906 – France, 1997) on verso. Number...

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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Porcelain

The Fifty Years 6 "Camocim"

The Fifty Years 6 "Camocim"

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - The Fifty Years 6 ""Camocim"" Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1989. Edition of 100. Dimensions of work: 70 x 57 cm The work is in Excellent condition. ...

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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES VIII - 1973
VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES VIII - 1973

VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES VIII - 1973

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Artist: Victor Vasarely Title: Profound Works VIII Year: 1973 Not signed or numbered, as published Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition Publisher: Editions du Griffon Neuchatel Suite: Profound Works Medium: 3D, Serigraph on Acitate Over Serigraph on Paper Condition: Excellent Victor Vasarely (French/Hungarian, 1906–1997) is known as the father of the Op Art movement. As a painter, he created intricate abstractions that suggested depth and dimensionality using a variety of optical illusions, with surfaces seeming to bulge out of the canvas. His works present color, form, and pattern as a single interconnected element—a concept that was critical to the foundation of the Op Art movement and the focus of his mature works. Vasarely initially studied medicine at the Budapest University in his early 20s, only to abandon his medical studies to attend to the Muhely Academy, the center of the Bauhaus movement in Budapest. While there, he was profoundly influenced by the work of color theorist and artist Josef Albers, as well as the Constructivist methods promoted by artists such as Wassily Kandinsky. While Vasarely’s earlier work was concerned more with color theory, during the 1950s and 1960s his work became more focused on the optical potential of the two-dimensional surface. He began to use complex and colorful patterns to actively engage the viewer’s eye, and to convey a sense of kinetic energy across the two-dimensional surface. Vasarely’s work was heavily influenced by his time spent at Breton Beach of Belle Isle...

Category

1990s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Screen

Cosca II “VP 100”
Cosca II “VP 100”

Cosca II “VP 100”

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Cosca II “VP 100” Screen print, 1982 Signed and numbered by the artist (see photo of signature) Edition: 325 plus 65 Vasarely Foundation (127/325) Editor: no editor/publisher is prov...

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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

Zeta
Zeta

Zeta

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Zeta Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1969. Edition III/VIII. Dimensions of work: 46 x 40 cm. Hand signed. Reference: Catalogue Raisonné Vol I par Pedro...

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1960s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Screen

Orom "Denfert"
Orom "Denfert"

Orom "Denfert"

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Orom ""Denfert"" Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1969. Dimensions of work: 46 x 40 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellent condition.

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1960s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

Bellatrix
Bellatrix

Bellatrix

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Bellatrix Silkscreen / Serigraph from 1969. Dimensions of work: 46 x 40 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellent condition.

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1960s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

VB-VB-Rouge Serigraph, Hand Signed Op Art, Framed, 194/200, 1975
VB-VB-Rouge Serigraph, Hand Signed Op Art, Framed, 194/200, 1975

VB-VB-Rouge Serigraph, Hand Signed Op Art, Framed, 194/200, 1975

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Aventura, FL

Serigraph in colors on paper. Hand signed lower right by Victor Vasarely. Hand numbered 194/200 lower left. Sheet Size: 32.5 x 32.5 inches. Image size: 29.5 x 29.5 inches. Frame...

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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Paper, Screen

Hat-VI Op Art Print
Hat-VI Op Art Print

Hat-VI Op Art Print

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Austin, TX

Victor Vasarely offset lithograph print 16 ⅛ x 16 inches About the Artist: Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) stands as a pioneering force in the realm of Op Art, heralded for his groundb...

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20th Century Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Offset

THEZ, Victor Vasarely
THEZ, Victor Vasarely

THEZ, Victor Vasarely

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Victor Vasarely (1908-1997) Title: THEZ Year: 1982 Medium: Silkscreen on Arches paper Edition: 248/250, plus proofs Size: 36.5 x 30 inches Condition: Good Inscription: Signed...

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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Screen

Denfert
Denfert

Denfert

By Victor Vasarely

Located in OPOLE, PL

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - Denfert Lithograph from 1985. Edition of 110/250. Dimensions of work: 65 x 79 cm Publisher: Galerie Lahumière, Paris. The work is in Excellent cond...

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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Lithograph

The Fifties 5

The Fifties 5

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Paris, FR

Silkscreen, 1989 Edition : 74/100 Publisher : Pesti Mühely, Budapest 70.00 cm. x 57.00 cm. 27.56 in. x 22.44 in. (paper) 56.50 cm. x 45.00 cm. 22.24 in. x 17.72 in. (image) Handsig...

Category

1980s Abstract Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Silk

DOOR-MC
DOOR-MC

DOOR-MC

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Fairlawn, OH

DOOR-MC Screen print, 1982 Signed and numbered in pencil Printed on Arches wove paper Published by Atelier Arcay, Paris Edition: 325 (47/325) Reference Benavides & Vasarely No. 894 C...

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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

The Fifties
The Fifties

The Fifties

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Paris, FR

Silkscreen, 1989 Edition : 74/100 Printer : Pesti Muheli (Budapest) 70.00 cm. x 57.00 cm. 27.56 in. x 22.44 in. (paper) 57.00 cm. x 45.00 cm. 22.44 in. x 17.72 in. (image) Handsign...

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1980s Abstract Victor Vasarely Art

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Silk

Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) - Paula - Color silkscreen on wove paper - 1989
Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) - Paula - Color silkscreen on wove paper - 1989

Victor Vasarely (1906–1997) - Paula - Color silkscreen on wove paper - 1989

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Varese, IT

Color silkscreen on wove paper, edited in 1989. Limited edition, numbered as 247/250 in lower left corner. Hand signed in pencil by artist in the lower right corner. Paper size: 80....

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1980s Abstract Victor Vasarely Art

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Silk, Paper, Screen

VASARELY CENTER NY 1978 Vintage Op-Art Poster, Geometric Abstract, Gold Black
VASARELY CENTER NY 1978 Vintage Op-Art Poster, Geometric Abstract, Gold Black

VASARELY CENTER NY 1978 Vintage Op-Art Poster, Geometric Abstract, Gold Black

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Union City, NJ

VICTOR VASARELY VASARELY CENTER NY Vintage original vintage Op-art poster published by VCNY (Vasarely Center New York), New York, 1978. Poster size - 32 x 24 inches, unframed, unsi...

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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Offset, Lithograph

Rare 1960s Victor Vasarely offset lithograph poster, Op Art print
Rare 1960s Victor Vasarely offset lithograph poster, Op Art print

Rare 1960s Victor Vasarely offset lithograph poster, Op Art print

By Victor Vasarely

Located in New York, NY

Victor Vasarely Rare 1960s Victor Vasarely poster, 1967 Offset lithograph 35 × 19 1/4 inches Unframed, unsigned Published by London Arts Group Rare 1967 offset lithograph The work...

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1960s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Banya, 1964 Vintage Abstract Op Art Screen Print Serigraph
Banya, 1964 Vintage Abstract Op Art Screen Print Serigraph

Banya, 1964 Vintage Abstract Op Art Screen Print Serigraph

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Surfside, FL

Screen print square, inscribed 'Vasarely' at bottom, hung diagonally, sides of the square 23 1/2 x 23 1/2 (59.5 x 59.5); as hung, 33 x 33 (84 x 84). VICTOR VASARELY (1908-1997) In...

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20th Century Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

Victor Vasarely "The Door" Signed Serigraph c.1982
Victor Vasarely "The Door" Signed Serigraph c.1982

Victor Vasarely "The Door" Signed Serigraph c.1982

By Victor Vasarely

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victor Vasarely (French, 1906-1997) Titled "The Door" c.1982 Bright and bold serigraph from an edition of 325. Pencil signed and numbered by the artist. Serigraph dimensions 13"...

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Late 20th Century Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

“Siris Kek”
“Siris Kek”

“Siris Kek”

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Warren, NJ

Victor Vasarely “Siris Kek” serigraph signed and numbered. In good condition. Measures 28x23. Ea 5 out of 5

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20th Century Victor Vasarely Art

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Lithograph

Saeule HK (Detail), 1967 (~36% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY)
Saeule HK (Detail), 1967 (~36% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY)

Saeule HK (Detail), 1967 (~36% OFF LIMITED TIME ONLY)

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Kansas City, MO

Victor Vasarely Saeule HK (Detail), 1967 Silkscreen on thick glazed paper (after a painting from 1964) Image Size: 10.4 x 4.7 in. Sheet size: 10.6 x 10.6 in. Unsigned as issued Print...

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1960s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

Untitled (from the Meta series)
Untitled (from the Meta series)

Untitled (from the Meta series)

By Victor Vasarely

Located in New York, NY

Color screenprint. Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right. Numbered 225/225 in pencil, lower left. Published by Editions Denise René, Paris, with the blind stamp. Sheet siz...

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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen, Color

Victor Vasarely, Pamir, from XXe Siecle, 1958
Victor Vasarely, Pamir, from XXe Siecle, 1958

Victor Vasarely, Pamir, from XXe Siecle, 1958

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir by Victor Vasarely (1906–1997), titled Pamir (Pamir), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXe Annee, No. 10 (double), Mars 1958, originat...

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1950s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Lithograph

Zebra on a Rainbow (Op Art) - Original Lithograph, HANDSIGNED
Zebra on a Rainbow (Op Art) - Original Lithograph, HANDSIGNED

Zebra on a Rainbow (Op Art) - Original Lithograph, HANDSIGNED

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Paris, IDF

Victor VASARELY Zebra on a Rainbow (Op Art), 1984 Original lithograph Signed in pencil Numbered /75 On Arches vellum 61 x 78 cm (c.24 x 31 in) REFRENCE : Catalog raisonne Vasarely ...

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1980s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Lithograph

Tokyo
Tokyo

Tokyo

By Victor Vasarely

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Victor Vasarely, Hungarian, 1906-1997 Title: Tokyo Year: 1982 Medium: Color serigraph Edition: Numbered 180/250 in pencil Paper: Wove Image size: 25.5 x 25.5 inches Framed s...

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Mid-20th Century Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

Vintage Hardback Monograph: Planetary Folklore (Hand signed by Victor Vasarely)
Vintage Hardback Monograph: Planetary Folklore (Hand signed by Victor Vasarely)

Vintage Hardback Monograph: Planetary Folklore (Hand signed by Victor Vasarely)

By Victor Vasarely

Located in New York, NY

Victor Vasarely Planetary Folklore (Hand signed by Victor Vasarely), 1973 Hardback monograph with dust jacket Hand signed by Victor Vasarely on the first front end page 9 1/2 × 9 7/...

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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Board

VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES - 1973
VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES - 1973

VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES - 1973

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Artist: Victor Vasarely Title: Profound Works Year: 1973 Not signed or numbered, as published Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition Publisher: Ed...

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1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Victor Vasarely

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Untitled" c.1980, is an original colors screen print on Arches paper by renown Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely, 1906-1997. It is hand signed and numbered CXCIX/CCL in...

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Mid-20th Century Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

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Screen

Geometric Composition - Lithograph and stencil, 1958
Geometric Composition - Lithograph and stencil, 1958

Geometric Composition - Lithograph and stencil, 1958

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Paris, IDF

Victor VASARELY Geometric Composition, 1958 Lithograph and stencil (Jacomet workshop) On wove paper 31 x 24 cm (c. 12 x 10 in) Edited by San Lazarro, 1958 Excellent condition

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1950s Abstract Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Lithograph

Jenge

Jenge

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Paris, FR

Silksreen Handsigned by the artist in pencil and 143/300 Catalog : Benavides 1168 58.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 22.83 in. x 19.69 in. (paper) 40.00 cm. x 40.00 cm. 15.75 in. x 15.75 in. (i...

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1970s Abstract Victor Vasarely Art

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Silk

Peace : Buddha, Life in Yellow - Handsigned Lithograph, Limited to 250 copies
Peace : Buddha, Life in Yellow - Handsigned Lithograph, Limited to 250 copies

Peace : Buddha, Life in Yellow - Handsigned Lithograph, Limited to 250 copies

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Paris, IDF

Victor VASARELY Buddha, Life in yellow Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil Numbered /250 copies On Arches vellum 58 x 53 cm (c. 22.8 x 20.9 inch) Excellent condition

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Lithograph

Topaze
Topaze

Topaze

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Paris, FR

Silksreen, 1966 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 123/150 Publisher : Denise René, Paris Printer : Ateliers Arcay Catalog : [Benavides 60] 83.00 cm. x 75.00 cm. 32.68 ...

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1960s Abstract Victor Vasarely Art

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Silk

Tsiga
Tsiga

Tsiga

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Paris, FR

Silkscreen, 1973 Edition : 104/250 82.00 cm. x 76.00 cm. 32.28 in. x 29.92 in. (paper) 82.00 cm. x 76.00 cm. 32.28 in. x 29.92 in. (image) Handsigned by the artist in pencil Certi...

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1970s Abstract Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Silk

VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES I - 1973
VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES I - 1973

VICTOR VASARELY - OEUVRES PROFONDES CINETIQUES I - 1973

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Artist: Victor Vasarely Title: Profound Works I Year: 1973 Not signed or numbered, as published Dimensions: 12 in. by 12 in. Framed Edition: From the Rare Limited Edition Publisher: Editions du Griffon Neuchatel Suite: Profound Works Medium: 3D, Serigraph on Acitate Over Serigraph on Paper Condition: Excellent Victor Vasarely (French/Hungarian, 1906–1997) is known as the father of the Op Art movement. As a painter, he created intricate abstractions that suggested depth and dimensionality using a variety of optical illusions, with surfaces seeming to bulge out of the canvas. His works present color, form, and pattern as a single interconnected element—a concept that was critical to the foundation of the Op Art movement and the focus of his mature works. Vasarely initially studied medicine at the Budapest University in his early 20s, only to abandon his medical studies to attend to the Muhely Academy, the center of the Bauhaus movement in Budapest. While there, he was profoundly influenced by the work of color theorist and artist Josef Albers, as well as the Constructivist methods promoted by artists such as Wassily Kandinsky. While Vasarely’s earlier work was concerned more with color theory, during the 1950s and 1960s his work became more focused on the optical potential of the two-dimensional surface. He began to use complex and colorful patterns to actively engage the viewer’s eye, and to convey a sense of kinetic energy across the two-dimensional surface. Vasarely’s work was heavily influenced by his time spent at Breton Beach of Belle Isle...

Category

1970s Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Screen

Planetarische Folklore
Planetarische Folklore

Planetarische Folklore

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Hamburg, DE

Victor Vasarely (Hungarian-French, 1906–1997) Planetarische Folklore, 1964 Medium: Portfolio of six screenprints, on Schoellershammer card (including title page and black case box) D...

Category

Mid-20th Century Op Art Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Screen

Hatsoeg-5
Hatsoeg-5

Hatsoeg-5

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

Exhibition: Sotheby's, Milan :’’Contemporary Curated” . Dec.17 2020, Lot # 39. Provenance: Galleria Pater, Milan. Galleria Annunciata, Milan. Private Collection, Milan C.O.A by Pierre Vasarely, Vasarely Foundation. Victor Vasarely was a French-Hungarian artist credited as the grandfather and leader of the Op Art movement. Utilizing geometric shapes and colorful graphics, the artist created compelling illusions of spatial depth, as seen in his work Vega-Nor (1969). Vasarely’s method of painting borrowed from a range of influences, including Bauhaus design principles, Wassily Kandinsky, and Constructivism. Born Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906 in Pécs, Hungary, he briefly studied medicine, but after two years he dedicated himself to learn academic painting. In the late 1920s, Vasarely enrolled at the Muhely Academy in Budapest, where the syllabus was largely based on Walter Gropius’s Bauhaus school in Germany. After settling in Paris in 1930, Vasarely worked in advertising agencies to support himself as a graphic artist while creating many works including Zebra (1937), which is considered by some to be one of the earliest examples of Op Art. The artist experimented in a style based in Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism during the 1940s, before arriving at his hallmark checkerboard paintings...

Category

20th Century Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Tridim
Tridim

Tridim

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Paris, FR

Silkscreen, 1969 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 120/250 Publisher : Fondation Vasarely, Château de Gordes Printer : Arcay, Paris Catalog : Benavides 167 72.00 cm. x ...

Category

1960s Abstract Victor Vasarely Art

Materials

Silk

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    The name of one of the most well-known artworks by Victor Vasarely is Zebra. He produced the piece in 1937, and it depicts two zebras with bold black stripes that seem to undulate before the eye. Other acclaimed works by the Hungarian-French artist include Vega-Nor, Tekers MC, Keple-Gestalt, The Chess Board, Vonal-Stri, Vega 200 and Orion Gris. Explore a collection of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    One famous Op art piece by Victor Vasarely is Zebra. Produced in 1937, it consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Other notable works by Vasarely include Vega-Nor, Tekers-MC, Keple-Gestalt and Vonal Stri. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    One key fact about Victor Vasarely is that he is considered the grandfather of Op art due to his eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer’s perception of depth, perspective and motion. He was born in Pécs, Austria-Hungary, on April 9, 1906, and began studying medicine at the Eötvös Loránd University in 1925 with the hope of one day becoming a doctor. Two years later, he shifted gears and enrolled in a painting course at the Podolini-Volkmann Academy. In the 1960s, he developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. One final fact is that both Hungary and France have issued postage stamps featuring his artwork. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The exact number of paintings Victor Vasarely painted is unknown. However, historians know of more than 1,000 works produced by the artist over the course of his life. In addition to paintings, he produced sculptures, collages and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Victor Vasarely art.
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    Victor Vasarely was an artist, working in painting, sculptures and collages. His vibrant, geometric pieces earned him the nickname of ‘grandfather’ of the Op Art movement. Shop a selection of Victor Vasarely’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The artist known for the black-and-white optical illusion art called Movement in Squares is Bridget Riley. Riley states that she draws inspiration for her spectacular abstractions expressed in paintings and prints largely from nature, which she defines as a “dynamism of visual forces — an event rather than an appearance.” The British artist produced her iconic piece, Movement in Squares, in 1961. Find a wide range of Bridget Riley art on 1stDibs.
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    The famous artist known for the large-scale installation art called Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity is Yayoi Kusama. The Japanese artist has a body of work that is exceptionally varied, ranging from graphic prints and paintings to polka-dot pumpkin sculptures, hypnotic collages, large-scale installations and fashion design. In 2009, in honor of her 80th birthday, she unveiled Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity, a work composed of wood, metal, mirrors, plastic, acrylic paint and LED lighting. The piece is now a part of the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in Houston, Texas. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Yayoi Kusama art.
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    The work of Victor Vasarely that is made up entirely of curvilinear black and white stripes not contained by contour lines is Zebra. Created in 1937, it is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Today, the work is in a private collection. Shop an assortment of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
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    Victor Vasarely was originally from Hungary. He was born in Pécs on April 9, 1906. His family moved to Piešťany, Slovakia, during his childhood, and he attended medical and art schools in Budapest, Hungary. In 1930, Vasarely relocated to Paris, France, and lived there until his death on March 15, 1997. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Victor Vasarely was a Hungarian-French artist best known for his Op art. By combining principles of geometry with artistic techniques, he produced two-dimensional works with incredible depth. Some even seem to move on the canvas. Vasarely also made sculptures, collages and decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Victor Vasarely art.
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    Victor Vasarely's famous painting Zebra is on display at the Pompidou Centre in Paris, France. He painted the piece in 1937. You can see elements of the Op art style that Vasarely would later become famous for taking shape in the painting. On 1stDibs, find a range of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Many things inspired Victor Vasarely over the course of his life. The color theory of Josef Albers, and the Constructivist methods of Wassily Kandinsky greatly influenced his work. He also found inspiration in the geometry of the natural world, particularly in the landscapes of Breton Beach of Belle Isle in France. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Victor Vasarely, say "VIK-tr va-sr-EH-lee." His first name and surname are Hungarian. The artist, known as one of the pioneers of Op art, was born in Pécs, Hungary, on April 9, 1906. Find a variety of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Victor Vasarely was born in Pécs, Hungary, on April 9, 1906. Over the course of his life, he lived in Piešťany, Slovakia; Budapest, Hungary; and Paris, France. He died in Paris on March 15, 1997. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Victor Vasarely is best known for producing sculptures and paintings with a grid-like appearance. The Hungarian-French artist first began to create these works in 1960, aiming to play with how viewers perceive depth and form. These works demonstrated that kinetic art could be two-dimensional and evoke a sense of movement despite remaining stationary. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
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    Victor Vasarely used a variety of materials to produce his art. He painted with both oils and acrylics and usually used canvas as the base of his works. Many of his sculptures feature lucite and glass. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Many historians identify Zebras as Victor Vasarely's most famous piece. He painted the work in 1937. Some of his most famous Op art compositions include Tridim, Vega-Nor, Denfert and Cheyt-M. On 1stDibs, find a range of Victor Vasarely art.
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    Yes, Victor Vasarely was an abstract artist. Specifically, he was a part of the Op art movement, which focused on depicting two-dimensional abstract images that appear three-dimensional. His best known works include Zebras, Tridim, Vega-Nor, Denfert and Cheyt-M. Find a collection of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
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    How Victor Vasarely created his art varied. For his paintings, the Op artist typically used canvas as a base, painstakingly adding geometric forms in oil and acrylic paint. When producing sculptures, Vasarely often used lucite and glass to give his works a feeling of depth and luminosity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Victor Vasarely art.
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    Here are some facts about Victor Vasarely's art. First, his work contributed to the development of Op art and consisted largely of eye-popping geometric abstractions that play with the viewer's perception of depth, perspective and motion. A classic example is the 1937 Zebra, which consists of undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Vasarely wasn't just attempting to fool the eye; he wanted to "democratize" art by producing work in large editions at reasonable prices and with themes that were understandable across national and cultural boundaries. Also, Vasarely developed an alphabet plastique, or fine art alphabet, consisting of elementary visual building blocks that could be used in endless combinations to create original compositions. By employing this universal visual vocabulary and stripping away topical references, he sought to create what he called a "Planetary Folklore." On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
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    The exact number of artworks produced by Victor Vasarely is unknown. However, references include more than 1,000 pieces attributed to the Hungarian-French artist. Vasarely shaped the Op art movement with pieces like Tridim, Vega-Noir and Cheyt-M. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Victor Vasarely made 44 works of art in his lifetime. The artist’s paintings fell into the Op-Art movement and his work entitled Zebra is considered one of the earliest examples of Op-Art. His paintings often focus on bold colors, shading, shapes and optical illusions. Shop a selection of Vasarely pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Victor Vasarely produced Op art by employing principles of physics and geometry. He painted his works by hand with oils and acrylics on canvas in a way that made the images seem three-dimensional and capable of movement. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Victor Vasarely art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    There are many examples of Op art by Victor Vasarely, who is widely considered the grandfather of this art movement. A classic example is 1937’s Zebra, which has undulating black and white stripes that suggest the form of the titular animal through optical trickery. The work is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Other Op art works by Vasarely include Vega-Nor, The Chess Board, Vonal-Stri and Keple-Gestalt. Shop a range of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.