Zygir
1970
This geometric abstract composition features bold horizontal bands of color in vibrant greens, blues, and yellow that intersect and overlap across the canvas. The undulating stripes create a sense of movement and visual rhythm, with curved edges disrupting the regularity of the forms. The work exemplifies the hard edge abstraction and color field painting prevalent in 1970s contemporary art, demonstrating a sophisticated interplay between flatness and illusionistic depth through chromatic relationships.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Overall
- Location
- Sotheby's, New York, NY
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby'sView on map
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $35,000 to $45,000
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Gerd Leufert was born in Memel, a Lithuanian town occupied by Germany during WWI. He studied graphic design in Munich and became a member of the renowned and innovative Werkbun, an association of design and craftsmanship that initiated collaborations between artists, architects, craftsmen and manufacturers. After fighting in WWII, Leufert worked for numerous reputable publishing houses in Germany, and in 1951 he immigrated to Venezuela where he not only triumphed as a graphic designer, but also made important contributions in design and museology. In 1952, he began a close relationship with another European émigré, Gertrude Goldschmidt, better known in the art world as Gego. Leufert went on to work at the Museo de Bellas Artes de Caracas for over a decade and during his tenure he rebranded the museum’s visual identity, curating many innovative exhibitions and designing over two hundred award-winning exhibition catalogues.
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Fondo Negro
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