Giallinas Works Defy Glut Fears as Paris Sale Draws Strong Bidding

Paintings by Corfiot landscape artist Angelos Giallinas drew strong bidding at Bonhams’ Greek Sale in Paris, easing fears that a wave of works by the late watercolorist would weigh on prices. Dealers had warned that an unusual number of Giallinas pieces reaching the market could soften demand. Instead, collectors absorbed the supply and pushed prices well above estimates, underscoring the resilience of the market for top Greek 19th-century art. The standout was a 1894 watercolor on paper, “V...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA