Red Dominance
Red Dominance
Signed Print
Bridget Riley
£6,000-£9,000Value Indicator
$12,500-$19,000 Value Indicator
$11,000-$17,000 Value Indicator
¥60,000-¥80,000 Value Indicator
€7,000-€11,000 Value Indicator
$60,000-$90,000 Value Indicator
¥1,170,000-¥1,750,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 100
Year: 1977
Size: H 97cm x W 50cm
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 | Bonhams Knightsbridge | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2023 | Swann Galleries | United States | |||
| March 2022 | A.N. Abell Auction Company | United States | |||
| September 2018 | Christie's London | United Kingdom | |||
| June 2018 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| January 2017 | Lempertz, Cologne | Germany | |||
| September 2015 | Sotheby's London | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Red Dominance is a signed screen print in colour, executed in 1977 in an edition of 100 by the British Op Art pioneer Bridget Riley. Composed of colourful lines that appear to twist and turn on the two-dimensional surface, Red Dominance is a significant work in Riley’s oeuvre, representing her first forays into the optically dazzling potential of certain colour combinations in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
A purely visual sensation, Riley’s colour combinations, although appearing random, are the result of careful consideration. Using only four colours in repetition, Riley expands the canvas’s physical dimensions in Red Dominance. As the title suggests, red is the dominant colour in this composition with green, the colour lying opposite to red in colour space, creating a striking contrast. Such combinations of opposing colours maximally stimulate the viewer’s perception, causing the colours to shimmer along the edges where they meet. Red Dominance demonstrates the beginning of Riley’s experimentation with colour, for which the artist would become renowned.
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.
