Lot 57

This lot is subject to Artist's Resale right
Polykleitos RENGOS
Greek, 1903 – 1984
Cyprus ‘74
sepia aquarelle & ink
50 x 70 cm
53 x 73 cm (with frame)
Provenance
Directly from the artist’s family, Greece
Estimate
€ 2 000 – 3 500
Sold for € 2 508.40
The final sale price includes buyer's premium, VAT and artist's resale right (if applicable)
Notes
Inspired by the tragedy of the Turkish invasion in Cyprus in 74, Rengos created this study of what lead to the <Kypros974= a large (120 x 90 cm) oil painting which he finished in 1975. The oil painting was eventually auctioned at the 23rd of May 2007 Cypria Auction and achieved the highest ever hammer price for a Polykleitos Rengos painting. What is unique and interesting about this study we are now auctioning are Rengos' numerous notes and thoughts about this work that are hand-written on the reverse of this artwork.