Stri Arct, 1974
- Artist: Victor Vasarely (Hungarian-French, 1906–1997)
- Medium: Color screenprint on vellum
- State: Artist's proof — signed and justified "EA"
- Edition: 190 numbered proofs
- Reference: Benavides 720
- Printer: Arcay, Paris
- Publisher: Georges Fall, Paris
- Dimensions: 74 × 70 cm
- Provenance: Collection d'un imprimeur, Nice
Stri Arct is a color screenprint on vellum, executed in 1974 by Victor Vasarely — the founding father of Op Art and one of the most celebrated, institutionally recognized, and widely collected artists of the twentieth century — signed and justified as an artist's proof (EA), from the edition of 190 numbered proofs, printed by Arcay in Paris and published by Georges Fall, Paris, catalogued as Benavides 720. Coming from a printer's private collection in Nice — a provenance of particular intimacy and historical significance — this work is a rare and fully documented acquisition from the heart of Vasarely's most celebrated period of print production.
The artist's proof state — signed and justified "EA" (Épreuve d'Artiste) — places this impression outside the regular numbered edition of 190, carrying a quality of personal significance and direct artistic ownership that distinguishes it as one of the most desirable states of any print. For a work by Vasarely, a signed EA represents an acquisition of exceptional rarity and collector importance.
Victor Vasarely occupies a position of absolute centrality in the history of twentieth-century art. Born in Pécs, Hungary, in 1906, and based in France from 1930, Vasarely developed from the late 1940s onwards the theoretical and visual framework of Op Art — a practice rooted in the systematic exploitation of optical illusion, geometric abstraction, and the perceptual instability of the visual field to produce works of extraordinary chromatic dynamism, spatial complexity, and retinal impact.
The provenance of this impression — from the private collection of a printer in Nice — is of particular historical resonance, suggesting a work that passed directly from the production process into the hands of someone with intimate professional knowledge of its making, and has remained in private hands ever since.
That same systematic investigation into optical and chromatic complexity culminates in Ustoek (1990), a large-scale, physically commanding screenprint from the final years of his career. An earlier articulation of his geometric vocabulary can be found in Babel (1978), one of his celebrated architectural compositions — both available now at Lynart Gallery.
The work is in very good condition.
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Is this an original work by Victor Vasarely? Yes — an authentic color screenprint on vellum, signed and justified as an artist's proof (EA) by Vasarely, from the edition of 190 numbered proofs, catalogued as Benavides 720, printed by Arcay and published by Georges Fall, Paris.
What is an artist's proof (EA)? An artist's proof — Épreuve d'Artiste, justified "EA" — is an impression pulled outside the regular numbered edition, signed and retained by the artist. It is universally considered one of the most desirable and collectible states of any print, carrying a quality of personal significance that distinguishes it from the standard numbered edition.
What is the Benavides reference? Benavides 720 is the catalogue raisonné reference for this work — the definitive scholarly documentation of Vasarely's printed oeuvre.
What is the provenance? The work comes from the private collection of a printer in Nice — a provenance of particular intimacy, suggesting direct proximity to the production process and unbroken private ownership since the time of printing.
Who printed and published the work? Printed by Arcay, Paris — one of the most accomplished screenprint studios in France during the Op Art era. Published by Georges Fall, Paris.
What are the dimensions? 74 × 70 cm
What is the condition? Very good condition. Full condition report available upon request.
Is this artwork a good investment? Victor Vasarely is the founding father of Op Art and one of the most consistently collected and institutionally recognized artists of the twentieth century. Signed artist's proofs — particularly those with intimate provenance and catalogue raisonné references — are among the most sought-after works in his printed oeuvre and regularly achieve strong results at the world's leading auction houses.
Is worldwide shipping available? Yes — secure worldwide shipping from France with professional packaging, tracking, and insurance.
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