Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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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Creator: Victor Vasarely

95 Victor Vasarely - Serigraphie 100X100

$4,447

95 Victor Vasarely - Serigraphie 100X100

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Brussels, BE

Screen printing signed by Victor Vasarely number 73/300 in Aluminium frame Please feel free to contact us for any additional information. We would be more than happy to assist you ...

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1670s Austrian Modern Antique Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Aluminum

Vintage Victor Vasarely Op Art Acrylic Cube Graphic Sculpture Desk Accessory

$2,800

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Vintage Victor Vasarely Op Art Acrylic Cube Graphic Sculpture Desk Accessory

By Victor Vasarely

Located in North Miami, FL

This four sided every changing graphic optical Op Art lucite vintage cube sculpture by Victor Vasarely is vintage from the 1970s. They were produced in ...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Acrylic, Paint

Silver Metal Heart Photo Frame, Medium Model.

$620 / item

H 10.76 in W 8.76 in D 0.6 in

Silver Metal Heart Photo Frame, Medium Model.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Silver metal heart photo frame, medium model. Show off your favourite photos in this heart-shaped photo frame. The heart collection is based on the simple yet universal symbol of lo...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Metal

1960s MCM MOD OP-Art Chrome Base & Lucite Spinning Photo Prism Cube Sculpture

$375

H 6.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

1960s MCM MOD OP-Art Chrome Base & Lucite Spinning Photo Prism Cube Sculpture

By Alessio Tasca, Victor Vasarely

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage 1960s Mod OP Art Lucite & chrome base Photo Prism kinetic sculpture designed by Bob Cornell Creations. The photo frame brochure (not included), says its a fine precision ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Chrome

Victor Vasarely "Topaze Noire Positif"

$7,500

H 14.25 in W 14.25 in D 1 in

Victor Vasarely "Topaze Noire Positif"

By Victor Vasarely

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wood wall sculpture by Victor Vasarely Artist Signed Denise Rene label on verso.

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1970s French Vintage Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Wood

Claude Victor Boeltz 24 Karat Gold-Plated 'Exploded' Photograph Frame

$4,057

H 14.77 in W 14.18 in D 6.7 in

Claude Victor Boeltz 24 Karat Gold-Plated 'Exploded' Photograph Frame

By Claude Victor Boeltz

Located in Hastings, GB

Claude Victor Boeltz sculptural 24-karat gold-plated exploded photograph frame with lamp and rock crystal inclusions. The natural rock quartz crystal wands...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Bronze

Double Photo Frame with Heart Design, Silver Metal, Large Model.

$772 / item

H 18.01 in W 10.51 in D 0.6 in

Double Photo Frame with Heart Design, Silver Metal, Large Model.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Double photo frame with heart design, silver metal, large model. Show off your photos with this double hinged heart-shaped photo frame in silver metal. The Heart collection is based...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Metal

Medium-Sized Photo Frame with Bird Motif in Silver, Gold and Enamelled Metal.

$632 / item

H 10.01 in W 8.01 in D 0.6 in

Medium-Sized Photo Frame with Bird Motif in Silver, Gold and Enamelled Metal.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Medium-sized photo frame with bird motif in silver, gold and enamelled metal. Let your photos take centre stage in this contemporary photo frame featuring a pair of adorable lovebi...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Metal

Victor Vasarely Moire Tower Sculpture

$10,500

H 25.5 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Victor Vasarely Moire Tower Sculpture

By Victor Vasarely

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Silk-Screened acrylic Editioned Rarely seen in the marketplace.

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1970s French Vintage Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Acrylic

Claude Victor Boeltz French 1970s Gold Bronze Crystal Amethyst Picture Frame

$3,747Sale Price|50% Off

H 9 in W 12 in D 5 in

Claude Victor Boeltz French 1970s Gold Bronze Crystal Amethyst Picture Frame

By Claude Victor Boeltz

Located in New York, NY

A French 1970s sculptural bronze gold dipped frame with three large crystal clusters by the artist, Claude Victor Boeltz. The frame can be arranged horizo...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Photo Frame With Crocodile Effect Tin 95% Production Italy 1990/2000

$327

H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in

Photo Frame With Crocodile Effect Tin 95% Production Italy 1990/2000

Located in Palermo, IT

Handcrafted photo frame with crocodile effect. Transparent glass with oval shape. Rectangular shape. It retains all its original parts. Sold with its original box. Please watch the v...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Tin

Gilded Metal Photo Frame with Ginkgo Leaf Motif.

$526 / item

H 8.47 in W 6.51 in D 0.6 in

Gilded Metal Photo Frame with Ginkgo Leaf Motif.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilded metal photo frame with ginkgo leaf motif. Show off your favourite photos in style with this elegant photo frame. Made from gold-tone metal featuring butterfly-shaped ginkgo b...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Metal

Victor Vasarely Style Op Art Vintage Lucite Cube Paperweight Desk Accessories

$1,300

H 2 in W 7 in D 7 in

Victor Vasarely Style Op Art Vintage Lucite Cube Paperweight Desk Accessories

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Op Art colorful beveled Lucite Cube designed in the Style of Victor Vasarely. He was a Hungarian born French artist who used geometric shapes and colorful graphics...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Acrylic, Lucite

Previously Available Items

Victor Vasarely Planetary Folklore Participations n°1

Sold

H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 1.11 in

Victor Vasarely Planetary Folklore Participations n°1

By Victor Vasarely

Located in Paris, FR

Well-known Vasarely puzzle composed with 200 pieces of plastic colored pieces, rounds and squares in order to compose a personal and unique decor Vasarely style...

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1960s Vintage Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

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Metal

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Questions About Victor Vasarely Picture Frames

Who is Victor Vasarely?
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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.
Where is Victor Vasarely from?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
How do I pronounce Victor Vasarely?
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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.
When was Victor Vasarely born?
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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.
What are some facts about Victor Vasarely?
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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.
Where is Zebra by Victor Vasarely?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What inspired Victor Vasarely?
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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.
What are some facts about Victor Vasarely's art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
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.
What type of art did Victor Vasarely do?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What are the names of some artworks by Victor Vasarely?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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.
What materials did Victor Vasarely use?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
What is Victor Vasarely best known for?
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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.
How did Victor Vasarely create his art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
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.
What was Victor Vasarely’s most famous piece?
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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.
Is Victor Vasarely an abstract artist?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
How did Victor Vasarely make Op art?
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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.
How many paintings did Victor Vasarely paint?
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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.
What is an example of Op art by Victor Vasarely?
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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.
How many paintings did Victor Vasarely make?
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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.
How many artworks did Victor Vasarely make?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.

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