Lars-Erik Falk sculpture
This rare sculpture, designed by Lars-Erik Falk in 1969, is a striking embodiment of Scandinavian concretism. Crafted from black lacquered metal, the work features a precise arrangement of geometric elements that create a dynamic interplay of balance, volume, and negative space. Its layered, modular composition reflects Falk’s ongoing exploration of rhythm and mathematical precision—core principles of the concretist movement.
Lars-Erik Falk (1922–2018) was a prominent Swedish artist renowned for his dedication to non-representational geometric abstraction. His work is deeply rooted in concretism, which emphasizes clarity, structure, and pure form. Falk’s sculptures are characterized by rigid yet harmonious arrangements that manipulate depth and perspective, establishing a visual language grounded in logic and spatial order.
This sculpture is signed and dated, confirming its authenticity within Falk’s oeuvre. The black lacquered surface enhances the interaction of light and shadow on the various planes, accentuating the piece’s three-dimensional quality.
The sculpture remains well-preserved, showing minor wear consistent with its age. Its dimensions are 26 cm in width, 27 cm in depth, and 62.5 cm in height (10.2 by 10.6 by 24.6 inches), making it a refined and significant example of mid-century Scandinavian abstract sculpture.
Provenance
From the artist's legacy.
Dimensions (cm) | W: 26 / D: 27 / H: 62.5 |
Color | Black |
Decade | 1960s |
Country | Sweden |
Style | Concretism, Scandinavian Modern |
Material | Lacquer, Metal |
Designed in | 1969 |
Item Number | 141319 |
Lars-Erik Falk