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April 1212, 2018
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LOT 105

Lot 105

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997)

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997)
Lot 105 Details
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997), Hungarian/French

PLATE I (FROM MORPHEMES SUITE), 1965

Black and white embossed silkscreen and engraving in relief; signed and numbered 10/75 in pencil to margin
Plate/Sheet 12.4 x 9.6 in — 31.5 x 24.5 cm; 15 x 11 in — 38.1 x 27.9 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $450
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Victor Vasarely (1906-1997)
  • Victor Vasarely (1906-1997)
  • Victor Vasarely (1906-1997)
Provenance:

The Pollock Gallery, Toronto;
From whom purchased by Dr. K.K. Haka, Toronto on December 17, 1968, together with a copy of the receipt;
The Estate of Katerina Haka-Ikse, Toronto

Note:

This print was completed at the end of Vasarely’s “black and white” period, when he developed the foundations of what would be called Optical (Op) Art.

CONDITION DETAILS

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