Optical Art Appraisal

Kinetic Art Serigraph with Optical Illusion

This item is a vibrant serigraph, a form of screen print, characterized by its kinetic art style and optical illusion effects. The artwork is composed of a grid of four square sections, each featuring a different color scheme and a pattern of ellipses that create a sense of depth and movement. The top-left quadrant displays dark blue ellipses on a pale pink background. The top-right quadrant features bright orange ellipses against a dark blue background. The bottom-left section shows lime green ellipses on a black background, and the bottom-right segment presents black ellipses on a light blue background. Each quadrant's ellipses transition from circular shapes to elongated ovals, and their arrangement further enhances the illusion of a three-dimensional curved surface, as if the plane is either bulging outwards or recessing inwards. The colors are saturated and appear to be well-preserved, suggesting good quality inks and printing techniques. The print is framed with a visible margin of light-colored paper or mat board, indicating it might be a limited edition print. A faint signature, possibly "R. Vasarely" or similar, is discernible in the bottom right margin, along with a number '4/150' on the bottom left, suggesting it is the 4th print out of an edition of 150. The print appears to be in good condition with no obvious tears, creases, or significant discoloration. The clarity of the lines and the uniformity of the color fills point to a high degree of craftsmanship typical of fine art prints. This piece likely dates from the mid-20th century, a prominent period for Op Art and Kinetic Art movements.