Untitled Abstract Composition with Red and Black Shapes
Print / Lithograph or Serigraph on paper under glass • Attributed to a mid-century contemporary printmaker (signature in the lower right appears to read similarly to mid-century modern abstract editions)
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern Abstract / Op Art influences
Medium & Technique
Color lithography or serigraph with flat color fields, stippling, and embossed texture effects
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century, circa 1960s-1970s
Dimensions & Format
Medium-to-large horizontal rectangular format, approximately 24 x 30 inches framed
Subject Description
An abstract composition dominated by a vibrant red and orange background, featuring floating circular motifs, organic pebble-like shapes in dark reds and blacks, a central vertical grouping of striped pillars, and textured rectangular blocks. The overall aesthetic is decorative and characteristic of 1960s-1970s corporate or residential interior art.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The print appears well-preserved beneath glass with vibrant color retention and no obvious fading, though the frame shows some minor surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200
Provenance History
Acquired through the secondary art and home decor market; typical of mid-century framed prints sold through galleries or interior design firms.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the accessible mid-century modern print boom where abstract art was widely commercialized for domestic and corporate interior design.
Notable Features
Features a strong palette of crimson red, black, and white, contrasted by organic circular shapes and vertical striped elements resembling abstracted architectural or musical forms, housed in a sleek chrome metal frame.
Condition Issues
None readily apparent from visual inspection, aside from potential reflections and standard wear to the contemporary chrome/metal frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the red pigments. Ensure framing utilizes acid-free backing and UV-protective glazing if re-framed.