Results for Greek Art Reflect Dynamic Development of PIASA`s

JunE 3, 2015 - 6PM
Results for Greek
Art Reflect Dynamic
Development of
PIASA’s Specialist
Department
PIASA
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75008 Paris - France
PRESS AND COMMUNICATION
Cécile Demtchenko Woringer
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Press Release
RESULTS
On Wednesday 3 June 2015, PIASA offered a selection of major works
epitomizing the best of Greek creativity. The 90 lots generated over €540,000
– the highest auction total since PIASA launched its specialist department.
By showcasing artists like Takis and Pavlos, PIASA’s saleroom selection wowed both
Greek and international collectors, with results confirming the importance of Greek
artists on the international market.
Success of New Approach
The sale’s top price of €78,680 rewarded Magnetic Wall IV (lot 39) by Vassiliakis Takis
(est. €60,000-70,000), an emblematic work by the celebrated kinetic artist born in 1925.
By playing with light, movement and music, Takis has become a major figure in Greek
contemporary art. His famous Signals – metallic antennae reacting to the slightest
movement – were also on offer and proved mighty popular, with a Signal from 2009
(lot 38) fetching €31,900 (est. €25,000-35,000).
The acrylic on canvas Infinity Field – Lefkada Series (lot 46) by Theodoros Stamos
(1922-1997) attained €57,420 (est. €35,000-45,000). Stamos was one of the youngest
exponents of Abstract Expressionism alongside Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning
and Mark Rothko. The influence of these illustrious contemporaries can be found in
his work, together with a taste for powerful expanses of luminous colour.
A 1964 poster assemblage (lot 68) by Pavlos (born 1930), exploiting his favourite
technique to create a veritable sculpture in paper, his favourite material, took €51,040
(est. €40,000-60,000).
Also of note was the bronze sculpture Cactus (lot 30) by Memos Makris (1913-93) that
sold for €16,588 (est. €7,000-10,000).
After a bidding war between the saleroom and the telephone, a painted bronze (lot 49)
by Costas Coulentianos (1918-95) flew to €10,846 (est. €1,200-1,800).
The section devoted to artists’ jewellery also enjoyed great success, with a silver
necklace (lot 57) signed Philolaos (1923-2010) – from an edition of 8 – obtaining €2,807
(est. €800-1,000).
All prices include buyer’s premium.
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Top Lots
Lot 39 – Takis: estimate €60-70 000 | Result: €78,680
Lot 46 – Stamos: estimate €35-45,000 | Result: €57,420
Lot 68 – Pavlos: estimate €40-60,000 | Result: €51,040
Lot 38 – Takis: estimate €25-35,000 | Result: €31,900
Lot 34 – Takis: estimate €15-20,000 | Result: €25,520
Lot 35 – Takis: estimate €15-20,000 | Result: €24,244
Lot 37 – Takis: estimate €15-20,000 | Result: €24,244
Lot 31 – Athanassiades: estimate €18-20,000 | Result: €22,968
Lot 36 – Takis: estimate €15-20,000 | Result: €21,692
Lot 30 – Makris: estimate €7-10,000 | Result: €16,588
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Takis (born in 1925)
Mur magnétique IV, 2003
Technique mixte sur panneau de bois
150 x 300 cm
Signé et daté au dos «Takis 2003»
Exposition : Takis Acireale Milan, l’oeuvre
d’Art comme forme d’énergie, Milano-Sicily,
illustré sur les pp. 138-139, 144-145
€60,000-70,000
Lot n° 39
Result: €78,680
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Takis (born in 1925)
Signal, 2009
Fer et aluminium
Signé sur la base «Takis»
Enregistré sous le numéro 798
des archives de la Fondation Takis
Cette oeuvre est accompagnée
d’un certificat de la Fondation Takis
Provenance : Collection privée, Grèce
H 294 cm
€25,000-35,000
Lot n°38
Result: €31,900
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Theodoros STAMOS (1922-1997)
Infinity Field, Lefkada Series, 1980
Acrylique sur toile
Signée, titrée, datée et dédicacée au dos sur
le chassis « ‘Infinity Field, Lefkada Series,
For C.D.
Friedrich’ 1980 StAMOS»
178 × 152 cm
Nous remercions Monsieur Angelos
Camillos de nous avoir confirmé
l’authenticité de cette oeuvre
Provenance : Collection privée, Grèce
€35,000-45,000
Lot n°46
Result: €57,420
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(Dionyssopoulos Pavlos) dit PAVLOS (born in 1930)
Sans titre, 1964
Affiches massicotées dans un emboitage
en plexiglass
Signé et daté au dos «Pavlos 1964»
170 × 198 × 10 cm
Provenance : Collection privée, France
€40,000-60,000
Lot n°68
Result: €51,040
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Hellenic Art Department
Laura Wilmotte Koufopandelis
Upcoming Auction Hellenic Art
Winter 2015
www.piasa.fr
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