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Mass-produced calendar print; original is an oil on card painting • Wassily Kandinsky
Style & Movement
Abstract Art / Bauhaus Period
Medium & Technique
Four-color offset lithography on paper; original uses oil and mixed media with geometric precision
Creation Period
20th-century reproduction of a 1929 original
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 4 x 4 inches (small square format reproduction)
Subject Description
A non-objective composition featuring concentric circles, a dominant central circular form, and geometric shapes like a trapezoid and rectangle. The imagery uses color theory to evoke movement and spiritual resonance, characteristic of Kandinsky's Bauhaus years.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; as a calendar clipping, it shows signs of removal and handling
Estimated Market Value
$1 - $5 (nominal value as a decorative scrap)
Auction Estimate
N/A (not an auctionable fine art asset)
Provenance History
Derived from a commercial wall or desk calendar; no significant art historical provenance for this specific paper clipping
Art Historical Significance
The original 1929 painting is a masterpiece of the Bauhaus period, reflecting Kandinsky's transition from expressionism to a more structured, geometric abstraction focused on the 'inner necessity' of form.
Notable Features
The image is a well-known Bauhaus composition; as a calendar print, it emphasizes the popularization and accessibility of Kandinsky’s work in the modern era.
Condition Issues
Visible crease at the top right corner, serrated or rough edge on the left from removal, and slight surface scuffing common in paper ephemera.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a dry, UV-protected environment if kept for sentimental value; standard archival sleeve for paper ephemera.
Collector Notes
From a calendar