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        • Soviet modernism. Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night, Photo collage,1968.
          May. 19, 2024

          Soviet modernism. Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night, Photo collage,1968.

          Est: €3,000 - €3,500

          Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night. Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, ink, felt-tip pen. Each piece 21,5 x 40, 5 cm (cardboard 33 x 51,5 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. Dedicated to Prague Spring of Czechoslovakia (1968). First part Day reflects the joy and hope for the democratic reforms to transform the totalitarian regime of the USSR. During this lighter period the artist managed to take photographs of St. Vitus Cathedral, the grand monument of Gothic architecture, considered as the symbol of Prague by the Czech people. The second part Night deals with the USSR army entering Prague and suppressing the reforms, August 21st 1968.

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        • Soviet modernism. Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space III., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          May. 19, 2024

          Soviet modernism. Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space III., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €400 - €500

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space III., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 37,5 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57. In his work series Behind - World Space (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored.

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        • Soviet modernism. Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space II., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          May. 19, 2024

          Soviet modernism. Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space II., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €500 - €600

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space II., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 28,5 x 35 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57. In his work series Behind - World Space (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored.

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        • Soviet modernism. Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IA., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          May. 19, 2024

          Soviet modernism. Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IA., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €500 - €600

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IA., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 40 cm ( sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. In his work series Behind - World Space (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored. During the creation process the artist consulted the latest Soviet and Western literature on psychology, neurosciences, optometry and theories.

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        • Op art. In the Waves of Daugava II, 2019.
          May. 19, 2024

          Op art. In the Waves of Daugava II, 2019.

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Op art. Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava II, 2019. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 55 x 35,5 cm.

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        • Op art. In the Waves of Daugava I, 2019.
          May. 19, 2024

          Op art. In the Waves of Daugava I, 2019.

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Op art. Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava I, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 31 x 23 cm (sheet 48 x 36 cm)

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        • Op art. Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Cardboard, cardboard strips, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm)
          May. 19, 2024

          Op art. Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Cardboard, cardboard strips, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm)

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm). Signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm)
          Feb. 15, 2024

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm)

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm). Signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava II, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 55 x 35,5 cm.
          Feb. 15, 2024

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava II, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 55 x 35,5 cm.

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 55 x 35,5 cm. Signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava I, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 31 x 23 cm (sheet 48 x 36 cm)
          Feb. 15, 2024

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava I, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 31 x 23 cm (sheet 48 x 36 cm)

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm). Signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night, Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism.
          Feb. 15, 2024

          Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night, Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €3,000 - €3,500

          Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night. Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, ink, felt-tip pen. Each piece 21,5 x 40, 5 cm (cardboard 33 x 51,5 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. Dedicated to Prague Spring of Czechoslovakia (1968). First part Day reflects the joy and hope for the democratic reforms to transform the totalitarian regime of the USSR. During this lighter period the artist managed to take photographs of St. Vitus Cathedral, the grand monument of Gothic architecture, considered as the symbol of Prague by the Czech people. The second part Night deals with the USSR army entering Prague and suppressing the reforms, August 21st 1968.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava II, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 55 x 35,5 cm.
          Dec. 12, 2023

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava II, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 55 x 35,5 cm.

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 55 x 35,5 cm. Signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava I, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 31 x 23 cm (sheet 48 x 36 cm)
          Dec. 12, 2023

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava I, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 31 x 23 cm (sheet 48 x 36 cm)

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, acrylic, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm). Signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night, Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism.
          Dec. 12, 2023

          Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night, Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €3,000 - €3,500

          Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night. Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, ink, felt-tip pen. Each piece 21,5 x 40, 5 cm (cardboard 33 x 51,5 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. Dedicated to Prague Spring of Czechoslovakia (1968). First part Day reflects the joy and hope for the democratic reforms to transform the totalitarian regime of the USSR. During this lighter period the artist managed to take photographs of St. Vitus Cathedral, the grand monument of Gothic architecture, considered as the symbol of Prague by the Czech people. The second part Night deals with the USSR army entering Prague and suppressing the reforms, August 21st 1968.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space III., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Dec. 12, 2023

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space III., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €400 - €500

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space III., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 37,5 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57. In his work series Behind - World Space (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space II., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Dec. 12, 2023

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space II., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €500 - €600

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space II., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 28,5 x 35 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57. In his work series Behind - World Space (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IA., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Dec. 12, 2023

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IA., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €500 - €600

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IA., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 40 cm ( sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. In his work series Behind - World Space (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored. During the creation process the artist consulted the latest Soviet and Western literature on psychology, neurosciences, optometry and theories.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm)
          Dec. 12, 2023

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm)

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, cardboard strips, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm). Signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night, Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism.
          Sep. 08, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night, Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €2,500 - €3,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night. Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, ink, felt-tip pen. Each piece 21,5 x 40, 5 cm (cardboard 33 x 51,5 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. Dedicated to Prague Spring of Czechoslovakia (1968). First part Day reflects the joy and hope for the democratic reforms to transform the totalitarian regime of the USSR. During this lighter period the artist managed to take photographs of St. Vitus Cathedral, the grand monument of Gothic architecture, considered as the symbol of Prague by the Czech people. The second part Night deals with the USSR army entering Prague and suppressing the reforms, August 21st 1968.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Human. Environment. Cosmos, Photomontage, poster replica,1979/1980. Soviet modernism.
          Sep. 08, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Human. Environment. Cosmos, Photomontage, poster replica,1979/1980. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €600 - €800

          Valdis Celms (1943), Human. Environment. Cosmos, Photomontage, poster replica,1979/1980. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, aniline. 39,6 x 27 cm. Authorised and signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space III., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Sep. 08, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space III., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €400 - €500

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space III., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 37,5 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57. In his work series Behind - World Space (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space II., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Sep. 08, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space II., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €500 - €600

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space II., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 28,5 x 35 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IA., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Sep. 08, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IA., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €500 - €600

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IA., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 40 cm ( sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Passing plane. Fabric of the World., 1970. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Sep. 08, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Passing plane. Fabric of the World., 1970. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), Passing plane. Fabric of the World., 1970. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1970 negative film, 2019. 40 x 30 cm ( sheet 45 x 32 cm). Authorised and signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Reflective Thoughts 2, 1988. Original painting.
          Sep. 08, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Reflective Thoughts 2, 1988. Original painting.

          Est: €300 - €500

          Valdis Celms (1943), Reflective Thoughts 2, 1988. Original painting. Gelatin silver photo paper, acrylic. 19,5 x 19,5 cm (background 23, 5 x 23,5cm; base 32 x 38 cm. Signed and dated lower right and on verso. Valdis Celms found his interest in cosmic history and traditional Latvian cosmogonic worldview before the Third National Awakening (1980 - 1990s) during the collapse of Soviet utopian ideals and reawakening of time-tested values. Valdis Celms is the author of the research Latvian Ornaments and Signs. Baltic World Model, Composition, Images (2007). In his description of the unified composition of the Universe, referred to as the fabric of the world in the book (pages 105 - 112), the artist also seemingly describes the structure of his op art compositions: Lines of different directions rise from infinity and depths of the invisible world to go back to infinity again, arranged in crosswise rhythmic formations.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art.
          Sep. 08, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art.

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm). Signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IB., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Sep. 08, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IB., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IB., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 25,5 x 40 cm ( sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. In his work series Behind - World Space (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored. During the creation process the artist consulted the latest Soviet and Western literature on psychology, neurosciences, optometry and theories.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night, Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism.
          Jun. 09, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night, Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €2,000 - €3,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. Prague 1967/1968. Day. Night. Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, ink, felt-tip pen. Each piece 21,5 x 40, 5 cm (cardboard 33 x 51,5 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. Dedicated to Prague Spring of Czechoslovakia (1968). First part Day reflects the joy and hope for the democratic reforms to transform the totalitarian regime of the USSR. During this lighter period the artist managed to take photographs of St. Vitus Cathedral, the grand monument of Gothic architecture, considered as the symbol of Prague by the Czech people. The second part Night deals with the USSR army entering Prague and suppressing the reforms, August 21st 1968.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Human. Environment. Cosmos, Photomontage, poster replica,1979/1980. Soviet modernism.
          Jun. 09, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Human. Environment. Cosmos, Photomontage, poster replica,1979/1980. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €600 - €800

          Valdis Celms (1943), Human. Environment. Cosmos, Photomontage, poster replica,1979/1980. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, aniline. 39,6 x 27 cm. Authorised and signed on verso. Valdis Celms was part of the Pollutionist movement, and during the 1970s they created a series of unconventional pictures that, contrary to the usual glorification of the Soviet lifestyle, focused on the uncontrolled entropy of their environment. They were mostly black and white photographs processed and edited in a way to create dadaistic imagery. Thanks to the healthy dose of humour occasionally these works could pass the radar of censorship and were published in the weekly magazine Literature and Art. The artist applied the same method to create a poster dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Soviet Cosmonautics. The poster was approved by censors and was printed without understanding the subtle irony. The artist wanted to make a point that the Soviet government is boasting about its achievements in space travel while leaving emptiness on the ground. The star flown into the sky leaves the city empty. In the beginning of 1980s the Pollutionists came under scrutiny by the KGB and consequently ceased to exist.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space III., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Jun. 09, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space III., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €400 - €500

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space III., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 37,5 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57. In his work series Behind - World Space (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space II., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Jun. 09, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space II., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €500 - €600

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space II., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 28,5 x 35 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57. In his work series Behind - World Space (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IA., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Jun. 09, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IA., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €500 - €600

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IA., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 40 cm ( sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57. In his work series Behind - World Space (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored. During the creation process the artist consulted the latest Soviet and Western literature on psychology, neurosciences, optometry and theories.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Passing plane. Fabric of the World., 1970. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Jun. 09, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Passing plane. Fabric of the World., 1970. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), Passing plane. Fabric of the World., 1970. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1970 negative film, 2019. 40 x 30 cm ( sheet 45 x 32 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Reflective Thoughts 2, 1988. Original painting.
          Jun. 09, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Reflective Thoughts 2, 1988. Original painting.

          Est: €300 - €500

          Valdis Celms (1943), Reflective Thoughts 2, 1988. Original painting. Gelatin silver photo paper, acrylic. 19,5 x 19,5 cm (background 23, 5 x 23,5cm; base 32 x 38 cm. Signed and dated lower right and on verso. Valdis Celms found his interest in cosmic history and traditional Latvian cosmogonic worldview before the Third National Awakening (1980 - 1990s) during the collapse of Soviet utopian ideals and reawakening of time-tested values. Valdis Celms is the author of the research Latvian Ornaments and Signs. Baltic World Model, Composition, Images (2007). In his description of the unified composition of the Universe, referred to as the fabric of the world in the book (pages 105 - 112), the artist also seemingly describes the structure of his op art compositions: Lines of different directions rise from infinity and depths of the invisible world to go back to infinity again, arranged in crosswise rhythmic formations.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art.
          Jun. 09, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art.

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm). Signed on verso. Valdis Celms has been one of the leading design and kinetic arts theorists and practitioners in Latvia since the 1970s. Participant of Riga International Biennial of Contemporary Art (RIBOCA2, 2020). His interest for visual illusion through optical prism was born during his studying years at the Art Academy of Latvia (between 1965 and 1970). His thesis work Cabinet of Vision (1970) was created as a unique experiment in the interpretation and analysis of kinetic perception. Later he worked on other kinetic projects - Rotary Cylinders (1972), Daugava (1974), Positron (1976) and kinetic sculpture Lighthouse (1978, based on the works of Gustavs Klucis in collaboration with Anda  Argale and Maƒris Argalis). These works are now considered as cornerstones of Latvian kinetic art. Since the 1970s the artist has been doing research on the traditional Latvian ornamental signs, focusing not only on their symbolic meaning, but also their structure. His interest lies primarily in the signs as structural formations and geometrical representations of knowledge acquired through centuries. Both areas of interest, op art, kinetic art and ornamental sign research, occasionally overlap. In 1974 he exhibited the work Transformation of Latvian Traditional Signs I, a large-scale fragment of Lielvƒardes josta (The Belt of Lielvaƒrde), portrayed with tonal contrasts to achieve a sense of space. The op art effects and warped planes, accompanied by the sense of gravity, emphasised the cosmic dimension of the traditional signs. The artist is interested in the works of Victor Vasarely, especially in his ideas on visual kinetics (plastique cin‚tique) described in his Yellow Manifest. Similar to Vasarely, Valdis Celms is also interested in the cosmic infinity effect. ( Victor Vasarely. Vasarely. New York: Alpine Fine Arts Collection, 1978, p.25)

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IB., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.
          Jun. 09, 2020

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IB., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism.

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), Behind - World Space IB., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised archival digital pigment print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 25,5 x 40 cm ( sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57. In his work series Behind - World Space (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored. During the creation process the artist consulted the latest Soviet and Western literature on psychology, neurosciences, optometry and theories.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), “Positron. 3”, Model. 1979/1980. Soviet modernism. Object, original spherical structure.
          Sep. 20, 2019

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Positron. 3”, Model. 1979/1980. Soviet modernism. Object, original spherical structure.

          Est: €2,500 - €3,500

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Positron. 3”, Model. 1979/1980. Soviet modernism. Object, original spherical structure. Paper, cardboard, wood, 70 x 18,2 x 18,2 cm.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), “Positron. 2”, Model. 1978. Soviet modernism. Object, original spherical structure.
          Sep. 20, 2019

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Positron. 2”, Model. 1978. Soviet modernism. Object, original spherical structure.

          Est: €2,000 - €3,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Positron. 2”, Model. 1978. Soviet modernism. Object, original spherical structure. Paper, cardboard, metal, 13 x 13 x 20 cm.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), “Positron. In Balance”, 1976. Soviet modernism. Object, original spherical structure.
          Sep. 20, 2019

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Positron. In Balance”, 1976. Soviet modernism. Object, original spherical structure.

          Est: €10,000 - €15,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), From the series “Positron. In Balance”, 1976. Soviet modernism. Object, original spherical structure. Tinplate, tinned metal, U-shape profile, pole, 38 x 38 x 35 cm.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. “Prague 1967/1968”. Day. Night”, Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, ink, felt-tip pen. Each piece 21,5 x 40, 5 cm (cardboard 33 x 51,5 cm)
          Sep. 20, 2019

          Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. “Prague 1967/1968”. Day. Night”, Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, ink, felt-tip pen. Each piece 21,5 x 40, 5 cm (cardboard 33 x 51,5 cm)

          Est: €3,000 - €5,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), Diptych. “Prague 1967/1968”. Day. Night”, Photo collage,1968. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, ink, felt-tip pen. Each piece 21,5 x 40, 5 cm (cardboard 33 x 51,5 cm). Authorised and signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), “Human. Environment. Cosmos”, Photomontage, poster replica,1979/1980. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, aniline. 39,6 x 27 cm
          Sep. 20, 2019

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Human. Environment. Cosmos”, Photomontage, poster replica,1979/1980. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, aniline. 39,6 x 27 cm

          Est: €600 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Human. Environment. Cosmos”, Photomontage, poster replica,1979/1980. Soviet modernism. Gelatin silver print, aniline. 39,6 x 27 cm. Authorised and signed on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), “Behind – World Space III”., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 37,5 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm)
          Sep. 20, 2019

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Behind – World Space III”., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 37,5 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm)

          Est: €300 - €500

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Behind – World Space III”., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 37,5 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), “Behind – World Space II”., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 28,5 x 35 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm)
          Sep. 20, 2019

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Behind – World Space II”., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 28,5 x 35 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm)

          Est: €300 - €500

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Behind – World Space II”., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 28,5 x 35 cm (sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), “Behind – World Space IB”., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 25,5 x 40 cm ( sheet 32 x 45 cm).
          Sep. 20, 2019

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Behind – World Space IB”., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 25,5 x 40 cm ( sheet 32 x 45 cm).

          Est: €300 - €500

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Behind – World Space IB”., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 25,5 x 40 cm ( sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57. In his work series “Behind – World Space” (1969) Valdis Celms used raster films with different evenly arranged dots and lines. Rasters were placed in a custom built rotary construction with a mirror to create effects of optical illusion. The moving images were photographed and stored. During the creation process the artist consulted the latest Soviet and Western literature on psychology, neurosciences, optometry and theories.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), “Behind – World Space IA”., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 40 cm ( sheet 32 x 45 cm).
          Sep. 20, 2019

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Behind – World Space IA”., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 40 cm ( sheet 32 x 45 cm).

          Est: €300 - €500

          Valdis Celms (1943), “Behind – World Space IA”., 1969. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1969 negative film, 2019. Edition 1/10. 30 x 40 cm ( sheet 32 x 45 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Passing plane. Fabric of the World., 1970. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1970 negative film, 2019. 40 x 30 cm ( sheet 45 x 32 cm).
          Sep. 20, 2019

          Valdis Celms (1943), Passing plane. Fabric of the World., 1970. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1970 negative film, 2019. 40 x 30 cm ( sheet 45 x 32 cm).

          Est: €300 - €500

          Valdis Celms (1943), Passing plane. Fabric of the World., 1970. negative film. Soviet modernism. Authorised digital print of 1970 negative film, 2019. 40 x 30 cm ( sheet 45 x 32 cm). Authorised and signed on verso. About artist see Lot. 57.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), Reflective Thoughts 2, 1988. Original painting. Gelatin silver photo paper, acrylic. 19,5 x 19,5 cm (background 23, 5 x 23,5cm; base 32 x 38 cm.
          Sep. 20, 2019

          Valdis Celms (1943), Reflective Thoughts 2, 1988. Original painting. Gelatin silver photo paper, acrylic. 19,5 x 19,5 cm (background 23, 5 x 23,5cm; base 32 x 38 cm.

          Est: €300 - €500

          Valdis Celms (1943), Reflective Thoughts 2, 1988. Original painting. Gelatin silver photo paper, acrylic. 19,5 x 19,5 cm (background 23, 5 x 23,5cm; base 32 x 38 cm. Signed and dated lower right and on verso.

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        • Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm)
          Sep. 20, 2019

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm)

          Est: €800 - €1,000

          Valdis Celms (1943), In the Waves of Daugava III, 2019. Op art. Cardboard, oil, tempera, glue. 20,5 x 35,5 cm (border 26,5 x 42 cm). Signed on verso.

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