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Serge Poliakoff — Composition
Serge Poliakoff

Composition

1964

A richly layered abstract composition by Serge Poliakoff, this 1964 oil on canvas showcases his signature interlocking forms rendered in deep, resonant tones of burgundy, black, and muted earth hues. The irregular geometric shapes seem to vibrate against one another, creating a sense of quiet tension and meditative depth characteristic of the Russian-born artist's mature style. Poliakoff's tactile brushwork lends the surface a warm, almost mosaic-like quality that rewards close and careful looking.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Painted in 1964.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art: Evening & Day Sale

June 27, 2002

Estimate: $120,000$180,000

Lot 81

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Serge Poliakoff, Composition, 1964

A richly layered abstract composition by Serge Poliakoff, this 1964 oil on canvas showcases his signature interlocking forms rendered in deep, resonant tones of burgundy, black, and muted earth hues. The irregular geometric shapes seem to vibrate against one another, creating a sense of quiet tension and meditative depth characteristic of the Russian-born artist's mature style. Poliakoff's tactile brushwork lends the surface a warm, almost mosaic-like quality that rewards close and careful looking.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
80.8 x 65.1 cm
Year
1964
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Mid-Twentieth Century, Contemplative Mood, Lyrical Abstraction, Muted Palette, Male Artist, Russian Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Non-Objective Painting, Modern Master, Oil on Canvas

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