Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr to Auction Major Parthenis Painting in Paris Greek Sale
On Wednesday, May 20, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will showcase an impressive oil painting called Poésie (Annunciation) by Constantinos Parthenis during their Greek Sale in Paris. Painted around 1950, it's expected to sell for between €300,000 and €500,000, making it the most valuable work by Parthenis ever auctioned. The piece beautifully combines elements of symbolism, spirituality, and abstraction, expressing themes of faith and harmony. With its soft lines, simplified shapes inspired by ancient Greek art, and delicate colors, it creates a serene atmosphere. Influenced by Symbolists like Maurice Denis and Odilon Redon, the painting features a young woman representing both the Virgin Mary and Poetry, and has been displayed in several solo shows in Greece.
Key facts
- Constantinos Parthenis's Poésie (Annunciation) leads Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr's Greek Sale in Paris
- Auction date is Wednesday 20 May
- Estimated value is €300,000 to 500,000
- It is the largest painting by Parthenis ever offered at auction
- Created circa 1950, it is an oil on canvas
- The work blends symbolism, spirituality, and abstraction
- Influenced by Symbolist artists Maurice Denis, Odilon Redon, Gustave Moreau, and Puvis de Chavannes
- The painting has been shown in solo exhibitions in Greece
Entities
Artists
- Constantinos Parthenis
- Maurice Denis
- Odilon Redon
- Gustave Moreau
- Puvis de Chavannes
Institutions
- Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Greece