Sérigraphie (Abstract Composition)
Print, likely a screenprint (serigraph) or lithograph on paper • Attributed to or in the manner of Hans Hartung or the École de Paris (School of Paris) abstract artists.
Style & Movement
Lyrical Abstraction / Tachisme / Mid-Century Modernism
Medium & Technique
Screenprint or lithograph with potential hand-coloring; employing layering and overlapping transparency techniques typical of mid-century printmaking.
Creation Period
Circa 1950–1965
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 50 x 70 cm (image), landscape orientation.
Subject Description
Non-objective composition featuring calligraphic swoops, gestural lines, and geometric flourishes. Floating circular motifs (dots) in red and teal contrast against a muted, atmospheric grey-blue background with cross-hatched textures.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the work appears stable within its mount, through there is slight evidence of age-toning to the paper.
Estimated Market Value
$1,500 - $3,500 USD
Auction Estimate
$1,200 - $2,500 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a private collection or gallery specializing in post-war European abstraction; no visible labels on the front, but the framing suggests professional mid-to-late 20th-century mounting.
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the post-WWII movement toward Lyrical Abstraction in Europe, where artists moved away from rigid geometry toward emotional, gestural mark-making. Such works were central to the 'Art Informel' dialogue between Paris and New York.
Notable Features
Fine interplay of transparent 'wash' effects in a multi-layered printing process; distinctive 'atomic' or 'celestial' aesthetic characteristic of the 1950s design period.
Condition Issues
Possible light foxing or acidity from the matting (inner mount); minor paper waving (cockling) due to humidity changes over time.
Conservation Recommendations
Check for acid-free mounting materials; ensure UV-protective glass is used to prevent fading of the colored pigments; maintain stable humidity.