A handmade constructivist/modernist wooden sculpture in primary colours, ca 1960. The artist is unknown. The design of the sculpture and its colours are very clearly inspired by Gerrit Rietveld, Piet Mondriaan e.o. from the art movement ''De Stijl''.
''De Stijl" is an influential art movement that emerged in the Netherlands at the beginning of the 20th century. The movement aimed to promote abstract art, especially abstract geometric shapes and colors. The artists strove for simplicity and universality in their work. Some well-known artists associated with De Stijl are Piet Mondriaan, Theo van Doesburg, and Gerrit Rietveld. They used primary colors (red, yellow, blue) and non-colors (white, black, gray) in combination with straight lines and rectangular shapes to create their works of art.
Measurements: 30 x 30 x 30 cm.
This piece would look great on a large bookshelve or on a column.
Creator
unknown
Manufacturer
Design Period
1960s
Production Period
1960s
Country of Manufacture
Netherlands
Identifying Marks
This piece has no attribution mark
Style
Dutch Art Deco, Modernist, De Stijl, Haagse School
Detailed Condition
Very Good — This item has no defects, but shows some traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details
Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use
