Geometric Abstraction with Spherical Motif
Work on paper, likely a print (serigraph or lithograph) or mixed media drawing • Richard Hall (born 1952), a British-born contemporary artist known for his geometric abstractions and still lifes
Style & Movement
Abstract Geometric / Hard-edge Abstraction with influences from Constructivism and mid-century Modernism
Medium & Technique
Likely screenprint or gouache on paper; features flat color planes, layering, and hard-edge geometric divisions
Creation Period
Late 20th Century, approximately 1980-1995
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 20 x 14 inches (image), 30 x 24 inches (frame); Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A non-objective composition centered around a large circular form bisected by diagonal and horizontal lines. The work utilizes a palette of mauve, teal, ochre, and deep violets to create an architectural, overlapping sense of space using triangles and rectangles.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the work appears stable within its mount, though some slight fading of pigments may be present due to light exposure. Frame shows minor wear.
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Private collection; likely acquired through a contemporary art gallery or print publisher specializing in late 20th-century abstraction.
Art Historical Significance
Richard Hall is noted for his meticulous approach to light and form. While his later work focuses on hyper-realistic still life, his earlier abstract phase demonstrates the influence of 20th-century formalist theory and the reduction of subject matter to pure geometry.
Notable Features
The use of transparency effects where geometric shapes overlap, creating tertiary colors, and the subtle texture within the color fields that suggests a high-quality printing process or hand-applied gouache.
Condition Issues
Possible minor undulation of the paper; potential light-strike causing darkening of the matboard or slight color shift in delicate violets.
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the use of UV-filtering glass and acid-free archival matting. Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent further fugitive pigment fading.
Collector Notes
Richard Hall