Blue and Yellow Abstract Composition
Original print or mixed media on heavy paper • Likely by a post-war European or American abstract artist; style is reminiscent of K.R.H. Sonderborg or related gestural abstractionists
Style & Movement
Lyrical Abstraction / Informel style influenced by Neo-Expressionism
Medium & Technique
Serigraph (silk-screen) technique with flat blue field, linear black application, and impasto-like yellow highlights
Creation Period
Late 20th Century, likely 1980s or 1990s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 60 x 80 cm, landscape format
Subject Description
Non-representational composition featuring a vibrant blue background, a spiral motif, geometric black framing lines, and gestural yellow accents that mimic caution tape or architectural strikes
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; well-preserved under glass with vibrant color saturation
Estimated Market Value
$1,500 - $3,500 USD (depending on artist authentication)
Auction Estimate
$800 - $1,500 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a contemporary art gallery or private collection; housed in a contemporary gold-leaf and black stepped frame
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the late 20th-century trend of merging graphic design precision with expressive calligraphic mark-making typical of post-war abstraction
Notable Features
High-contrast palette and the use of heavy black 'scaffolding' lines contrasting with the fine-lined spiral on the left
Condition Issues
Minor reflections on glass suggesting possible slight waviness in paper; no visible foxing or light damage
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in climate-controlled environment; ensure UV-protective glazing is used to prevent fading of the blue pigment