Grid of Organic Shapes
Original screenprint or lithograph on paper • Attributed to the school of Modernist Abstraction; possibly an artist associated with the mid-century Parisian School or American Hard-Edge movement
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern / Hard-Edge Abstraction / Biomorphic Abstraction
Medium & Technique
Silkscreen (seria-graph) or lithography featuring flat applications of color with sharp, hard-edge registration
Creation Period
Circa 1950-1965
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 60 x 50 cm (including frame); vertical portrait format
Subject Description
Non-representational composition consisting of a central grid of interlocking organic and rounded rectangular cells in contrasting tones of black, grey, and white, exploring the relationship between positive and negative space
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the image shows the work in a professional gallery setting with stable pigments and appropriate archival mounting
Estimated Market Value
$1,500 - $3,500 USD
Auction Estimate
$1,000 - $2,500 USD
Provenance History
Likely sourced from a mid-century gallery specializing in modern prints; currently part of a private collection or institutional archive as indicated by the archival setting
Art Historical Significance
Represents the post-war transition from gestural surrealist forms into more structured, geometric abstraction that influenced graphic design and architecture in the 1950s
Notable Features
Features a distinct 'celled' composition characteristic of biological motifs typical of early 1950s abstraction, presented in an era-appropriate wide-border matting
Condition Issues
Slight potential for paper oxidation (yellowing) at the edges hidden by the mat; minor surface scuffs on the frame
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment with UV-protective glazing and acid-free matting to prevent foxing and light-induced fading