Wczesna praca Juliana Stańczaka zanim wypracował własny styl zwany Optical Art (Op Art). Op Art wniosło coś nowego do malarstwa (podoba się czy nie to inna sprawa), gdy praca jak powyższa prawdopodobnie była wzorowaniem się na innych.

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Lot 70146. JULIAN STANCZAK (American/Polish, b. 1928). Almost Can Be Peppers, 1958. Mixed media on canvas. 35-3/4 x 29-3/4 inches (90.8 x 75.6 cm). Signed, titled, and dated verso: J. Stanczak 58 / Almost Can Be Peppers

PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Verne Nazarek, Ohio, acquired from the above, circa 1950s;
Private collection;
Private collection, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, acquired from the above, circa 2013.

NOTE:
The artist has confirmed the authenticity of this work. Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000.

Condition Report*:

Original canvas; minor surface residue throughout, with small spots of residue at center left of painting; light wear to extreme edges with a few flecks of paint loss, most notable along top edge; light cracking with a surface scratch near the lower right corner; faint stretcher creases; otherwise, no visible condition issues. Framed Dimensions 36.5 X 30.25 Inches

Herritage. 5/31/15.