No. 102845036

Sold
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - CHEYT-MC-4, 1971
Final bid
€ 25
No reserve price
12 weeks ago

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - CHEYT-MC-4, 1971

Victor Vasarely. CHEYT-MC-4, 1971. Victor Vasarely, widely regarded as the father of Op Art, was one of the most influential figures of 20th-century abstract art. His research into visual perception, color, and geometry transformed the relationship between viewer and image, creating compositions capable of producing movement, depth, and vibration through precise mathematical structures. 'Copyright 1975 Editions du Griffon, Neuchâtel/Suisse' on the back. Dry stamp of the Vasarely Foundation. Photolithography on gloss paper. Total dimensions: 27 x 27 cm. Fine condition. In CHEYT-MC-4 (1971), Vasarely develops an optical structure based on a hexagonal grid that progressively curves to generate the illusion of an emerging sphere at the center of the composition. Unlike his cubic constructions, the geometry here becomes more organic, creating a fluid transition between surface and volume that suggests a radial expansion of space. The central red core acts as a point of maximum visual intensity, while the gradation toward blues and turquoise tones in the periphery reinforces the sense of depth and immersion. This chromatic organization not only models the form but also induces a dynamic perception in which the sphere appears to pulsate or fluctuate, actively engaging the viewer’s retina. The work belongs to a mature phase in which Vasarely refines his visual vocabulary, integrating complex geometric systems with a rigorous chromatic logic. Here, the image operates as a field of perceptual energy rather than a static representation, anticipating later developments in digital art, algorithmic visualization, and parametric design.

No. 102845036

Sold
Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - CHEYT-MC-4, 1971

Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) - CHEYT-MC-4, 1971

Victor Vasarely. CHEYT-MC-4, 1971.

Victor Vasarely, widely regarded as the father of Op Art, was one of the most influential figures of 20th-century abstract art. His research into visual perception, color, and geometry transformed the relationship between viewer and image, creating compositions capable of producing movement, depth, and vibration through precise mathematical structures.

'Copyright 1975 Editions du Griffon, Neuchâtel/Suisse' on the back.
Dry stamp of the Vasarely Foundation.
Photolithography on gloss paper.
Total dimensions: 27 x 27 cm.
Fine condition.

In CHEYT-MC-4 (1971), Vasarely develops an optical structure based on a hexagonal grid that progressively curves to generate the illusion of an emerging sphere at the center of the composition. Unlike his cubic constructions, the geometry here becomes more organic, creating a fluid transition between surface and volume that suggests a radial expansion of space.

The central red core acts as a point of maximum visual intensity, while the gradation toward blues and turquoise tones in the periphery reinforces the sense of depth and immersion. This chromatic organization not only models the form but also induces a dynamic perception in which the sphere appears to pulsate or fluctuate, actively engaging the viewer’s retina.

The work belongs to a mature phase in which Vasarely refines his visual vocabulary, integrating complex geometric systems with a rigorous chromatic logic. Here, the image operates as a field of perceptual energy rather than a static representation, anticipating later developments in digital art, algorithmic visualization, and parametric design.

Final bid
€ 25
No reserve price
Antonio Yera
Expert
Estimate € 150 - € 200

Similar objects

For you in

版画と限定版

Set a search alert
Set a search alert to get notified when new matches are available.

This object was featured in

                                        
                                                                                                    
                    
                                        
                                                                                                    
                    
                                        
                                                                                                    
                    
                                        
                                                                                                    
                    

How to buy on Catawiki

Learn more about our Buyer Protection

      1. Discover something special

      Browse through thousands of special objects selected by experts. View the photos, details and estimated value of each special object. 

      2. Place the top bid

      Find something you love and place the top bid. You can follow the auction to the end or let our system do the bidding for you. All you have to do is set a bid for the maximum amount you want to pay. 

      3. Make a secure payment

      Pay for your special object and we’ll keep your payment secure until it arrives safe and sound. We use a trusted payment system to handle all transactions. 

Have something similar to sell?

Whether you're new to online auctions or sell professionally, we can help you earn more for your special objects.

Sell your object