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Vintage Vasarely Rug by Victor Vasarely Capella-4

Offered by: Doris Leslie Blau Rugs

Description
A rare piece of French vintage geometric carpet by Victor Vasarely Capella-4 with woven initial (V) at a corner, dating back to circa 1970. Vasarely experimented with textural effects, perspective, shadow, and light, which is well observed in this rug theme. Optical illusion and three-dimensional effects are enhanced by the contrast play of black and very light gray colors. Victor Vasarely born April 9, 1908, Pécs, Hungary—died March 15, 1997, Paris, France. Hungarian-born French painter of geometric abstractions who became one of the leading figures of the Op art movement. Vasarely was trained as an artist in Budapest in the Bauhaus tradition. In 1930 he left Hungary and settled in Paris, where he initially supported himself as a commercial artist but continued to do his own work. During the 1930s he was influenced by Constructivism, but by the 1940s his characteristic style of painting animated surfaces of geometric forms and interacting colours had emerged. His style reached maturity in the mid-1950s and 1960s, when he began using brighter, more vibrant colours to further enhance the suggestion of movement through optical illusion.

More Information

Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1970
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	BB8196
Incollect Reference #:	716400

Dimensions

W.	69 in;	H.	70 in;
W.	175.26 cm;	H.	177.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau’s rug emporium is the stuff of design legends. For decades it was known as the go-to source for those seeking the best in the unusual antique and avant-garde. Now owned by Nader Bolour, to whom Doris turned over the business, the gallery has not only continued the tradition of carrying the best of antique and vintage pieces, but has also forged ahead to create unique and innovative contemporary and custom rugs as well.