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Victor Vasarely 1985 Op-Art Sculptural Geometric Earrings Sterling Black Enamel
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An Op-art Geometric earrings designed by Victor Vasarely (1906-1997).
Beautiful wearable pieces of art, created in London England by the Op-art artist Victor Vasarely. This very rare sculptural pair of earrings has been carefully crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and are suited, with 18 karats yellow gold posts for pierced ears and comfortable omega backs.
This geometric design is composed by a pair of cushion shaped flat elements, embellished with applications of black enamel.
They have a combined weight of 8.6 Grams and a measures of 23 mm by 18 mm.
Stamped at the reverse, with the edition number and signed, "VASARELY 36/100"
Victor Vasarely, 1905-1997 was a Hungarian-French artist, who is widely accepted as a "grandfather" and leader of the Op-art movement. His work entitled Zebra, created in 1937, is considered by some to be one of the earliest examples of Op-art.
Literature: From Picasso to Jeff Koons: The Artist as Jeweler, Venet, pg. 65 illustrates similar example.
Provenance: Circle of Fine Art Gallery from an authorized edition of 100 pieces, A private collection in New York, USA.
Note: Very rare piece. Vasarely only produced 4 pieces of jewelry.
Collateral: They are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E0000MNAN/.1111
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- Weight:8.6 g
- Dimensions:Width: 0.71 in (18.04 mm)Length: 0.91 in (23.12 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1985
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver or the enamel. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
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Victor Vasarely
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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The addition of a pair of posts to convert to pierced, can be easily done.
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