concentriccircles
Mid-Twentieth Century Op Art Serigraph by Shalom Gabay
Op Art serigraph by acclaimed graphic artist, Shalom Gabay (ca. 1970s, California, USA). Intriguing geometric art work with concentric circle and square motif in attractive rust red and beige palette. Ogee edge frame is brushed steel, which shows scuffs from age; serigraph itself is in excellent, vintage condition.
H: 20.25″ x L: 20.25″ x D: 1.5″
The Van Amstel bio on the back reads:
Mr. Gabay was born in French Morroco 1942. At a young age his family moved to Israel where he first became interest in graphic design. He later moved to France to complete his studies at the university “Art Decoratif De Nice”
He worked in the “Atelier De Lithographie” under the auspices of Pierre Chave, one of the leading lithographers in Europe. He has the opportunity of studying with Chagall, Miro, Max Ernest and others.
The artist has received much acclaim for his original graphic design.
Mr. Gabay now makes his home in Los Angeles, California, working on hardedge, geometrical and modern designs.
Vintage Italian Chrome Concentric Circle Armillary Table Lamp or Wall Sconce
$800.00Vintage Italian table lamp / sconce / flush-mount composed of four layers of chrome rings / concentric circles which can fan out to create an armillary sphere reminiscent of various “Moon Lamps” by a number of designers including Henri Mathieu and Verner Panton.
Inventive, high design piece marrying both form and function – the adjustability of the rings allows the direction and level of light distribution to be controlled while remaining aesthetically pleasing/stylish in any configuration.
Few light scuffs to a couple of the chrome bands, as shown, along with tarnish/general wear to the base and socket.
Overall, very good, vintage condition.
Original Italian socket, wiring, and plug (plug will be changed for US use, unless otherwise requested).
Compact – H: 11″ x L: 10.25″ x D: 4″ (base diameter)
Fanned out – H: 11″ x L: 10.38″ x D: 8.5″