Elapse
Elapse
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
£8,500-£12,500Value Indicator
$18,000-$26,000 Value Indicator
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¥80,000-¥120,000 Value Indicator
€10,000-€14,500 Value Indicator
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¥1,660,000-¥2,450,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 260
Year: 1982
Size: H 119cm x W 79cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | Gray's Auctioneers | United States | |||
| March 2023 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2022 | Sotheby's New York | United States | |||
| October 2022 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| July 2022 | Wotton Auction Rooms | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2021 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| July 2021 | Rachel Davis Fine Arts | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Elapse (1982), by British Op-Artist Bridget Riley, was released as an edition of 260 signed screen prints. Exemplifying Riley’s pioneering optical trickery, wavy lines in dissolving pastel hues create an illusion of 3-dimensional relief.
Bridget Riley credits her fervent interest in colour to the Italian Futurists and French masters, such as Henri Matisse and Georges Seurat. Pointillism and Divisionism underpin Riley’s practice, both Modern art movements relying on the capacity of the eye to blend colours placed side by side, achieving a fuller range of tones.
Throughout her career, Riley’s artistic practice has developed somewhat cautiously. Incorporating different shapes—including Waves—and colours in stages Riley continuously expands the bounds of creativity and complexity in her work.
Bridget Riley, a leading figure in the British Op-Art movement, has captivated audiences with her abstract paintings and prints that challenge visual perception. Born in London, 1931, Riley’s artistic journey evolved from semi-Impressionist beginnings to geometric mastery, significantly influencing modern art. Her groundbreaking artworks, from Movement In Squares to the vibrant Stripes series, explore optical phenomena and colour dynamics, creating mesmerising, dizzying effects. With a prolific career spanning over seven decades, Riley’s innovative designs and perceptual disruptions continue to shape contemporary British art, solidifying her enduring influence in the realm of abstract and modern art.
