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Alecos Fassianos
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alecos Fassianos
- Les hommes qui passent
- signed A Fassianos (upper left)
- oil on canvas
- 44.5 by 35cm., 17½ by 13¾in.
- Painted in 1962.
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. There is one 2cm vertical tear in the sky in the upper centre of the composition and one circa 2cm horizontal tear in the lower left quadrant. There are numerous areas of flaking, notably in the sky, which could benefit from consolidation.
Presented in a floating silver frame.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Painted in 1962, Les hommes qui passent depicts a recurring theme in Fassianos's works of the time, le fumeur. The artist's work is filled with vibrant figures in paroxysms of joy and movement. Timeless in style, these figures reflect the draughtsmanship of Matisse, classical imagery and themes from pottery and Greek Karaghiozis theatre, as well as the artist's background in printmaking and graphic design. However, Fassianos develops his own visual language of mythology, incorporating the myths of classical and modern Greekness into his imagery.