Cubist Composition by VR

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Cubist Composition by VR
1950s - 70s

Name: Cubist Composition by VR
Brand: Unknown
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Cubist Composition, oil on board, by VR (circa 1950s - 70s). An extraordinary Modern work by an artist with the initials VR. Clearly inspired by Picasso and Braque, the artist used angles, lines and vibrant colours to create an entirely new dimension to their painting. Cubists abandoned perspective and realism, instead portraying figures and objects from various angles like geometric planes. This portrait depicts an abstract figure whose form is difficult to discern from the work's backdrop. Yet it presents itself subtly to the viewer in time. There are earth-toned hues, vibrant yellows with oranges contrasted by darker, more serious tones and bold lines. The artist initialed the work in the lower right hand corner: 'VR'. In fair vintage condition commensurate with its age. There are some small marks and blemishes in the paint and board which only add character rather than detract from the work. Please carefully view the accompanying photos with this listing to fully appreciate its look and condition. Upon request a video will be provided. About the Artist: Our gallery has access to a cache of paintings from the 1940s to the 1970s attributed to an art collective whose traces start with Germany. Berlin to start, but also Dresden, along the Saale, Weimar, Brera in Milan and Brussels. From the post-war period and onwards, they hosted young people who experimented with different painting techniques with exceptionally creative results. Over the years, dedicated art-seekers managed to unearth a treasure trove of these works from forgotten repositories. Once examined, the paintings were presented first to the Italian art market and then beyond, to art lovers in Europe and the United States. Quietly, but surely, word of mouth scattered the news of the existence of these found artworks: cubist, expressionist, futurist and avant-garde. Trying to label these pieces doesn’t do them justice truly, but to call them studies, sketches, or simply, creations, would be more accurate. It is interesting to note the artworks were very often unsigned, but often as not, initialled or monogrammed. Using known masterpieces as reference, their mentors suggested a particular style with which to experiment. Regrettably, this makes it impossible to pinpoint who amongst these bright creatives ‘made it’ in the world of art. But it really doesn’t matter. Each piece we've selected was extraordinary and therein lies the interest in these works. Notwithstanding that, several galleries have acquired and are now selling VR's works. This clearly speaks to the widespread assessment of the quality and interest of the art. Today, the artists’ creations hang on the walls of art lovers in London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Miami and Los Angeles. Galleries scramble to acquire the works having recognised the outstanding potential in the international art markets for these pieces with such fascinating origins. Dimensions with frame: H 46.5 cm / 18.3" W 42.5 cm / 16.7" Dimensions without frame: H 32.5 cm / 12.8" W 29 cm / 11.4"

Creation Year:
1950s - 70s
Dimensions:
Height: 18.31 in (46.5 cm)Width: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)
Medium:
Oil,Board
Movement & Style:
Cubist
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 07551stDibs: LU61735674691

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