Illusion Art Appraisal

Optical Art Print with Lenticular Illusion

This item is an optical art print, likely a serigraph or lithograph, featuring a grid of four distinct quadrants, each designed to create a visual illusion of depth and movement through the manipulation of ellipses. The print exhibits bright, contrasting colors and a precise geometric composition typical of Op Art from the mid-20th century, specifically the 1960s or 1970s. Each quadrant is filled with rows of ellipses that transition from circular to more elongated forms, creating a 'bulging' or 'receding' effect. The top-left quadrant features dark blue ellipses on a pale pink background, while the top-right quadrant displays bright orange ellipses on a dark blue background. The bottom-left quadrant uses vibrant green ellipses against a black background, and the bottom-right quadrant has dark brown/black ellipses on a light blue background. This interplay of color and shape generates a strong sense of optical dynamism. The registration of the colors appears sharp, indicating good printing quality. In the lower-left corner, there is a handwritten edition number '67/150', suggesting this is part of a limited edition series. In the lower-right corner, there is a signature, 'Vasarely' or similar, which is characteristic of Victor Vasarely's work, a pioneer of the Op Art movement. The print is currently housed within a simple, light-colored frame, likely white or off-white. There are no immediately visible condition issues such as tears, significant creases, or water damage, though it is difficult to assess the paper's integrity or any subtle fading without closer inspection out of the frame. The overall appearance is clean and well-preserved.