Vega-Tek
Print on paper, likely a limited edition screenprint (serigraph) • Victor Vasarely (Hungarian-French, 1906–1997)
Style & Movement
Op Art (Optical Art)
Medium & Technique
Screenprint (Serigraph) using flat, saturated ink layers characteristic of mid-century industrial printing processes
Creation Period
Circa late 1960s to 1970s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 60 x 60 cm (image size), square format in a square frame
Subject Description
A geometric abstraction utilizing the 'Vega' structure, where a flat grid is distorted into a central bulge or sphere to create the illusion of three-dimensional volume and kinesis. The composition features a blue, red, and black color palette with varying circle and square shapes.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Fair. There is visible undulation or 'cockling' of the paper along the top edge and light yellowing consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
$1,500 – $3,500 USD
Auction Estimate
$1,000 – $2,500 USD
Provenance History
Numbered '192/215' in pencil lower left and signed 'Vasarely' in pencil lower right. Likely acquired from a commercial art gallery or through private collection in the second half of the 20th century.
Art Historical Significance
Vasarely is considered the grandfather of Op Art. This work belongs to his 'Vega' series which explored the concept of a multi-dimensional universe and kineticism through static geometric units, a peak period in his career.
Notable Features
Hand-signed and numbered edition; distinctive 'bulge' effect that typifies the artist's exploration of spatial depth on a flat surface.
Condition Issues
Visible rippling of the paper suggests it was not properly hinged or has been exposed to humidity; minor toning to the margins and potential light fading of the red pigments.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional flattening and re-hinging using acid-free materials; reframing with UV-protective museum glass is recommended to prevent further pigment degradation.