Nikos Engonopoulos (1907–1985) - Der Maler und sein Modell

Object: Original composition study / sketch “Ο ζωγράφος και το μοντέλο του” (The Painter and his Model) for the artist's well-known main work Material: Watercolor and ink on paper Dimensions: Sheet size approx. 49 x 33 cm, depiction approx. 30 x 42 cm Weight: Light (paper work, to be shipped behind glass / unframed) Signature / Mark: Hand-signed and dated bottom right ("N. Εγγονόπουλος 1970"), with official estate / studio stamp "ΑΠΟ ΤΟ ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΤΟΥ Ν. ΕΓΓΟΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ" as well as expert stamps and written authenticity confirmation on the back (dated 14.05.1999) Era: Modern / Surrealism (1970) Origin: Greece (artist's estate / provenance documented) Condition: Age-appropriate collector's condition with typical paper signs of wear and edge flaws (paper also slightly torn - see detailed original photos - photos are part of the condition description) Description: For sale is an extraordinary and rare museum-quality work by the prominent Greek painter, poet and leading figure of Greek surrealism: Nikos Engonopoulos (1907–1985). This is the hand-drawn preparatory study from 1970 for his world-renowned painting "The Painter and his Model". The sheet impresses with its surreal visual language, fine coloration, and is impeccably documented by the original studio stamp as well as the back-side confirmation from 1999. A true highlight for collectors of refined European modernism and museum acquisitions. >> Text verso - translated as well as possible (!!): • "We sincerely thank Mrs. Elena Ellinopoulou for the verification of the authenticity of the present watercolor. Athens, 14.05.1999" • Atelier / estate stamp (square, red ink): • "From the workshop / studio of N. Engonopoulos" ("ΑΠΟ ΤΟ ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΤΟΥ Ν. ΕΓΓΟΝΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ") • Expert stamp (round, red ink): • Official stamp of the art expert and appraiser Sfouros Iliadis.

Stima:€4,000

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