N.º 96244601

Lot of 4 Vintage Books – Illustrated by A. Tassos (Alevizos) – Greek Art - Lot of 4 books - 1975-1986
N.º 96244601

Lot of 4 Vintage Books – Illustrated by A. Tassos (Alevizos) – Greek Art - Lot of 4 books - 1975-1986
A curated lot of four vintage Greek publications (1976–1986), each illustrated by the celebrated Greek engraver A. Tassos (Anastasios Alevizos).
An excellent opportunity for collectors of Greek art, engraving, and postwar literature.
Included in This Lot
1. Andreas Tzourakis – Chorika for Alexandros (Χορικά για τον Αλέξανδρο)
Year: 1976
Publisher: G. B. Editions, Athens
Pages: 53
Dimensions: 17 cm × 25 cm
Binding: Softcover
2. Dimos Thesprotos – Self-critique (Αυτοκριτική)
Year: 1970s
Publisher: Gutenberg, Athens
Pages: 419
Dimensions: 15 cm × 22 cm
Binding: Softcover
3. TASSOS – National Gallery Publication
Publisher: National Gallery, Athens
Year: 1975
Languages: Greek & English
Pages: 30 + 79
Dimensions: 20.5 cm × 14 cm
Binding: Softcover
A bilingual catalogue dedicated to Tassos’ artistic career.
4. A. Tassos – Hercules 1986 – Freedom (Ηρακλής 1986 – Ελευθερία)
Year: 1986
Publisher: General Cement Company SA, Athens
Pages: 68
Dimensions: 16 cm × 25 cm
Binding: Softcover
About the Artist: A. Tassos (Anastasios Alevizos, 1914–1985)
A. Tassos is one of the most important engravers and printmakers in modern Greek art. Born in Messenia, he studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts (1933–38) under Kefallinos and continued his training in Rome, Florence, and Paris.
Throughout his career he:
Received the Engraving Prize (1938) and State Medal of Engraving (1940)
Created iconic works depicting key moments of 20th-century Greek history, including the resistance during WWII
Became a member of EAM and EPON during the Occupation
Lived in self-exile during the dictatorship (1967–1974)
Exhibited extensively in Greece and abroad (USA, Soviet Union, France, Italy, Japan)
Represented Greece at the 1952 Venice Biennale
Designed Cypriot postage stamps from 1962 to 1985
He remains a central figure in Greek engraving, celebrated for his depictions of national struggles, rural life, and the beauty of the Greek landscape.
Condition
All four volumes are in good vintage condition, showing typical signs of age and handling.
Please refer carefully to the photos for a complete assessment.
Shipping
Securely packaged and shipped with tracking.
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