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Nikos Engonopoulos
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Nikos Engonopoulos
- Two Philosophers and a Soldier
- signed in Greek and dated 51 lower left
- oil on canvas
- 92 by 73cm., 36¼ by 28¾in.
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the present owner in 1981
Exhibited
Athens, Armos, Zappeion, 1952, no. 89 (as Three Greeks)
Venice, XXVIIe Biennale, 1954, no. 37
Athens, National Gallery & Alexandra Soutros Museum, Engonopoulos, 1983, no. 28 (as Heros)
Venice, XXVIIe Biennale, 1954, no. 37
Athens, National Gallery & Alexandra Soutros Museum, Engonopoulos, 1983, no. 28 (as Heros)
Literature
Katerina Perpinioti-Agazir, Nikos Engonopoulos, son univers pictural, Athens, 2007, pp. 269 & 436, no. 396, catalogued & illustrated
Condition
The canvas is unlined. Ultra-violet light reveals no visible signs of retouching (some of the pigments e.g. near the cloud in the upper-left corner appear to fluoresce slightly under U.V. light, however these certainly appear to be the artist's originals and not retouching). There are some scattered tiny spots of paint flaking, notably in part of the fabric draped over the rightmost figure's arm. This painting is otherwise in good original condition.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
The colours in the catalogue are reasonably accurate, however the blues are slightly lighter in reality and there is less of an orange tone overall.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."