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Auction 52, Are You Feeling Lucky? March 17th, 2026

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 639

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) – "Vonal Lila" (1968) – Fondation Vasarely

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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This captivating work is an authentic piece by the world-renowned Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely, widely regarded as the leader of the Op-Art movement. Titled "Vonal Lila" (1968), the composition is a masterclass in kinetic energy and linear perspective. Through the use of graduated concentric squares and a sophisticated cool-toned palette, Vasarely creates a powerful three-dimensional "tunnel" illusion that appears to vibrate or recede as the viewer moves.

The reverse features an original provenance label from the Fondation Vasarely, located in Aix-en-Provence, France. This piece exemplifies Vasarely's "Vonal" period, where he explored the intersection of line, color, and mathematical precision to redefine the viewer's perception of space.


Specifications

  • Artist: Victor Vasarely (Hungarian-French, 1906–1997)

  • Title: Vonal Lila

  • Year of Original Design: 1968

  • Medium: Serigraph / Silkscreen on paper

  • Provenance: Label on reverse from Fondation Vasarely, 1 avenue Marcel Pagnol, Aix-en-Provence, France.

  • Framing: Housed in a vintage-style frame with a wide mat; gallery-stamped/labeled on the backing board.


Keywords: Victor Vasarely, Vonal Lila, Op-Art, Optical Art, Kinetic Art, 1960s Modernism, Fondation Vasarely, French Contemporary Art, Geometric Abstraction, Hard-edge Painting, Serigraph, Limited Edition, Abstract Expressionism, Mid-Century Modern Art, Designer Wall Art, Investment Art, Aix-en-Provence Gallery.

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