Points in a Curve (Spitz in Bogen)
Original: Painting on board; Submission: Mass-produced calendar print • Wassily Kandinsky (Original work)
Style & Movement
Bauhaus Period / Geometric Abstraction / Expressionism
Medium & Technique
Original: Oil on board with mixed media elements; Submission: Offset lithography (mechanical printing) on cardstock
Creation Period
Original: 1927; Submission: Late 20th - Early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Original: 49.5 x 48.9 cm (Approx. square format); Submission: Small-scale square calendar cutout (approx. 3-4 inches)
Subject Description
An abstract composition featuring biomorphic and geometric shapes, including circles, triangles, and linear forms set against a textured, atmospheric background. Characteristic of Kandinsky's period at the Bauhaus, the work explores the spatial relationship between basic geometric points and the fluidity of curved lines.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Poor (as a collectible), Good (as a decorative item). The image is a cutout from a calendar, showing rough edges where it was severed from the parent page.
Estimated Market Value
$0.00 - $1.00
Auction Estimate
Negligible / Non-marketable
Provenance History
Likely detached from a fine art or museum-branded desk calendar. No commercial fine art provenance.
Art Historical Significance
The original work is highly significant as a representation of Kandinsky's transition from spontaneous expressionism to the structured, geometric 'synthesized' style developed during his teaching years at the Bauhaus in Dessau. This specific item, however, is a modern reproduction without historical value.
Notable Features
Handwritten notes on the side (partially cropped) correctly identify the artist and likely the year (1927). The print features a high-gloss finish typical of modern commercial printing.
Condition Issues
Paper is cut unevenly; visible adhesive or tape residue on the top-left corner; minor surface scuffing common with glossy calendar paper.
Conservation Recommendations
No professional conservation required. If intended for sentimental display, place in an acid-free mount to prevent further yellowing of the paper pulp.
Collector Notes
From a calendar