Here you are viewing an absolutely gorgeous, selected, handmade, old and authentic ceramic tile of art, enamel, glazed, relief, refractory that was created the middle of the century by the famous Greek artist Panos Valsamakis, one of the most important ceramist , of the 20th century. Depicts the Virgin Mary with Christ (child), one of the few ceramics by Valsamakis with a religious theme.
It is crafted with the modern style, but with an imposing look and sweet seriousness, a feature of many old icons. It is signed lower right with the characteristic monogram of the artist in Greek. Dimensions: Without frame, 20.5 X 10.2 cm(or 8X 4"), with frame, 22.5 X 12 cm (or 8 7/8 X 4 6/8") and weight, 425 gr. It is in very good condition. From a smoke/pet free home.
We do our best to describe everything thoroughly and accurately. We take detailed photos so you can see the full condition of the item. The colors may vary slightly for various reasons.(remember that sometimes a picture can make items look worse than they actually are). A Kerameikos", while from 1942 to 1957 he is the artistic director of the workshop "Pottery, AKEL who had founded the National Bank. After 1957 working at his private laboratory Marousi, Athens.
He presented his work at numerous exhibitions in Greece and abroad (Silver Medal in Esposition Internationale, Paris 1937). In 1982 he became a retrospective exhibition of his work at the National Gallery.
Has illustrated books, he has published books, articles and essays in newspapers and magazines in Greece and abroad. His works are in the National Gallery, in the Gallery Katsigras.
Vorres Museum, Contemporary Art, Teloglion Foundation, etc and adorning facades and interior both public and private buildings. Is listed in "Directory of Greek Artists" 16th - 20th century, Melissa edition, 1999, volume 1, pages 133-134. If, for any reason, you are unable to pay by then, please contact me.
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You may have a look and at the other items of my listing. You never know what I might have in my listing for you. The item "Greek Signed Ceramic Tile Art, Madonna Virgin Mary with Jesus (Child), Valsamakis" is in sale since Sunday, July 12, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Periods & Styles\Mid-Century Modernism". The seller is "luckysurfer11" and is located in Athens. This item can be shipped worldwide.