Blue Dominance
Blue Dominance
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
£14,500-£22,000Value Indicator
$29,000-$45,000 Value Indicator
$26,000-$40,000 Value Indicator
¥130,000-¥200,000 Value Indicator
€18,000-€27,000 Value Indicator
$140,000-$220,000 Value Indicator
¥2,760,000-¥4,190,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 100
Year: 1977
Size: H 86cm x W 38cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2024 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2023 | Christie's New York | United States | |||
| December 2022 | Bonhams Knightsbridge | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2021 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2013 | Lyon & Turnbull Edinburgh | United Kingdom | |||
| September 2012 | Christie's London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Blue Dominance is a signed screen print in colour, executed in 1977 by Bridget Riley, a foremost painter in the Op Art movement and a pioneer of British Abstract Art. Released in an edition of 100, Blue Dominance is one of four prints constituting the Dominance series, in which vertical lines in varying colours undulate across the two-dimensional surface. Four hues have been selected: green, red, blue and a greyish blue tone. Green and red, two contrasting colours, create vibrancy, whilst blue, a colour lying next to green on the spectrum, blends into the green, the two colours shimmering where they meet.
Although seemingly random colour combinations, the compositions are the result of attentive planning to create stunning visual effects. By juxtaposing lines of complimentary colours Riley was able to affect the perceived brightness of each colour, taking the visual, optical effects further than she was able to when working exclusively in black and white.
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.
