What it is
The annual Bonhams Greek Sale in London is the dominant international auction venue for Greek modern and contemporary art. Catalogue regulars include works by Theofilos Hatzimichail, Nikolaos Lytras, Konstantinos Volanakis, Georgios Iakovidis, Constantinos Parthenis, Yannis Tsarouchis, Yannis Moralis, Alekos Fassianos, Costas Tsoclis, Spyros Vassiliou, and the post-war modernist generation.
When & where
City: London, United Kingdom.
Venue: Bonhams New Bond Street.
Frequency: annual, typically late spring or autumn — check the Bonhams calendar for current date.
Why it matters for collectors
The Greek Sale brings together the deepest international buyer pool for Greek art, including significant participation from the Greek diaspora. Realised prices on the Greek Sale set the international benchmark for the Greek-art market and are the reference points cited by Vergos and other Athens-based houses.
How to participate
Catalogue is published online and in print. Pre-sale viewing is held at New Bond Street; phone, online, and absentee bidding are all accepted. Settlement is in pounds sterling.
Related
See Collecting in Greece & Cyprus and Worldwide Auction House Guide.