Charity action
The Child's Refuge is a nonprofit organization that, since 1919, focuses on the right to basic needs (housing, food, rest, etc.) and to the continuous improvement of children working parents education, for infants and early school children age in the region of Thessaloniki, Greece. The needs of the Foundation in this era of crisis have risen, however, there are many several donours contributing to cover the expenses. Since these are not very wealthy times we are going through, several of these donours tend to donate household items, which Myro Antiques House has taken up the task to liquidate so as their value can be contributed to the purposes of the Refuge. A vast number of modern furniture will be sold in this auction for the greater good of the Child's Refuge foundation.
HIGHLIGHTS
Arts
The Arts section has broaden its reach in the contemporary art including dozens of artworks from local yet established Greek artists, some of them also renowned abroad. There is also a stronger footprint of sculpture, while the presence of Gelas Kesidis sculptures “Hercules” and “Sapfo” (two of the best artworks of the well-know sculptor) cannot pass un-noticed. Myro Antiques House capitalizes the premium relations with significant, high potential and renowned sculptures of the Greek Marble Initiative sculptors -the international Initiative to revive and broaden interest in marble sculptures worldwide, the auctioneer himself, Mr. Stavros Muronidis founded in 2013. In addition, the auction includes Gabriel Andronikidis awarded microsculptures, and a highly collectible sculpture of Pavlos Kougioumtzis.
Classic Arts section gem is a perhaps Italian Renaissance (17th century) Salvatore Mundi. The painting which almost certainly belongs to a student of the Grand Italian Master Mattia Pretti, has been appraised by the Old Masters Department of Sotheby's executive Mrs. Sara Milone to a value of 7000 - 10000 euros and assessed for his originality and creation by the renowned American Art Historian John Thomas Spike, who concluded that it is not the work of the Master Mattia Pretti, but it may well be the output of one of his students, and evidently a technically interesting work of the era. Learn more HERE. And this is not the only museum piece that will fall under the hammer oin the 6th of March; a “Sussana and the Elders” very important piece, circa 1670-1710, restored 30 years ago is also on sale in the occasion (Lot 164).
> See all the Arts Lots (no matter if they are classic or contemporary) HERE.
Anacharsis rare series with Atlas
Dominant in the Books & Maps section is a “Voyages du jeune Anacharsis”, accompanied by a separate volume – Atlas. The books has almost no starting price, as they go from 10 euros. Its a rare book with loads of antique prints and engravings, especially in the Atlas volume, in this rare 1830 edition.
Objects
A 19th century sewing box, with marquetry, equipment made of bone and ivory, museum quality piece in Lot 050, along with an ornate table cigar cutter (Lot 126), and an antique children's rocking chair (Lot 117) are some of the “strange yet stylish” collectible objects, with astonishing starting prices that sometimes get as low as 10 euros. In household items a Silver tea set, company MAPPIN & WEBB, consisting of disk, milk jug sugar bowl, coffee pot and tea pot. Total weight: about 3877 grams and estimated value of the set according to Christie's Auction House, over 6000 pounds, but a starting price of 4000 euros only is the indisputable star in this category.
About Myro Antique’s House
Myro Antique’s House attempts through auctions and events organized to consolidate the auction institution in Northern Greece, as it is understood and carried out abroad and by international standards. For this reason, in our auctions it is possible for any participant to bid at incredibly low prices (actual value may be up to 10 times more), in order for the procedure to be accessible to everyone. We hope in this way we would raise interest in a practice consisting a unique and fun experience.
If you find yourselves in the center of Thessaloniki, its even easier to reach us, since you can depart with our coach bus, leaving Lefkos Pyrgos monument (traffic issues can oblige the driver to move to the front of the nearby Royal Theatre), leaving on 11.30. Participation Terms This is the bimonthly physical auction that takes place in the premises of Myro auction house, in Souroti, Thessaloniki. You cannot place an online bid for this auction.Potential buyers must be present in our premises at the date and time of the auction, carrying their identity card or passport. They should come to the auction site at least a half hour earlier to register, and, they either pay and get everything they buy during the auction on site, or, alternatively, come and get it / arrange their transfer with a minimum cost, within the next two weeks.It is worth noting that the auction items are on exhibition in the auction a month earlier, to enable the participants to examine up close.Moreover, if you have items you are thinking to sell through our auctions, please contact Mr. Stavros Muronidis (myro.antiques.house@gmail.com or by calling 6971890212).