Press Release
Contemporary art auction of Greek, Cypriot and International artworks
Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Ajax Hotel Priamos room, Limassol, Cyprus
Preview starts:
Tuesday 5th November, 10:00 – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 6th November, 10:00 – 5:00 pm
A must-see artistic event in Cyprus!
Kapopoulos Auction House will present a live auction of Artworks at the Ajax Hotel in Limassol on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m.
A special auction, in which works of leading Greek, Cypriot and International artists will be auctioned at the lowest starting prices ever presented.
Artworks by Cypriot artists such as Erotokritos, Georgiou Pol Georgios, Hadjisotiriou etc. Greek artists such as Speranzas, Vassiliou, Fassianos, Dimitris Yeros, Stathopoulos, Angelos, Kostis Georgiou and others, will be offered to the art-loving public of Limassol.
It is important to highlight the presence of artworks from famous international artists such as Damien Hirst, Mr Brainwash, Richard Orlinski and Benjamin Spark.
*Written offers will be accepted at 99674970/25348400, f: 25359458,
E: auctions@kapopouloscy.com
LOT 25
MR BRAINWASH (THIERRY GUETTA), STENCIL, ACRYLIC AND MIXED MEDIA ATTACHED ON PAPER, 55, 8 Χ 55,8 CM
For more than a decade, Thierry Guetta, known as Mr. Brainwash, has been exploring the boundaries of contemporary art. The combined clash of street art and pop art is his signature style. Navigating between film, celebrity culture, music, and sports worlds, Mr. Brainwash has cemented his legacy in the art world. When he emerged, Mr. Brainwash shook the art world with his innovative and fearless style. He uses elements from pop art’s past and the raw components of street art to create grand exhibitions and collaborations. His imaginative construction of exhibitions and art shows worldwide continues to attract the attention of critics and celebrities.
The above artwork is estimated at €12,000-14,000, with a starting price of €6000
The auction includes more than 100 artworks, including sculptures by various artists such as Kostis Georgiou, Richard Orlinski, and others.
LOT 5
EROTOKRITOS GIORGOS, MIXED MEDIA ON WOOD, 90 X 40 CM
Giorgos Erotokritos was born in Lampousa (Lapithos), Kyrenia, in 1948, and passed away on August 27, 2013. After completing his secondary education, he studied art in Athens at the Beaux Arts School and attended drawing courses in London, where he also studied woodcarving and restoration. In 1980, he returned to Cyprus and settled in Limassol. Erotokritos held numerous solo exhibitions and participated in many group exhibitions both in Cyprus and abroad. His last exhibition took place at Gloria Gallery in March 2013, titled "Incomplete Circle." He passed away a few months later. Erotokritos' artwork is profoundly influenced by ancient Greek culture, as well as Byzantine and religious art and tradition. He typically painted on pieces of wood from old constructions, such as doors and windows. Often, the surfaces he painted on were decorated with old reliefs, which he emphasized by adding vibrant colors.
The above artwork is estimated at €5000-6000, with a starting price of €2200
LOT 24
VASILIS SPERANTZAS, OIL ON WOOD, 20 X 30 CM
Vasilis Sperantzas was born in Athens. He studied painting and printmaking at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he also taught lithography from 1976 to 1988. Since 1988, he has resided in Greece. His works depict scenes from everyday life, often with a strong erotic and sensual character, with an emphasis on the plasticity of forms, especially the female figure. His art combines elements of Byzantine and folk art, as well as European artistic influences.
His paintings are featured in museums such as the National Gallery of Greece and the Averoff Gallery, as well as in private collections. Vasilis has also participated in solo exhibitions in Greece and abroad, as well as in Parisian art salons and international group exhibitions of painting and printmaking. His work portrays a world that blends everyday elements and familiar surroundings with a surreal, dreamlike, and often erotic atmosphere, where the dominant figure is the female form. The female figure, often nude and in repose, is depicted with a strong emphasis on color and the plasticity of shapes, set in interior environments with urban characteristics and elements of the past. In addition to painting, he is also involved in printmaking, focusing on lithography and creating works with a strong expressive character.
The above artwork is estimated at €4500-5000, with a starting price of €2200
