More than 80% of the available pieces were sold at Allee gallery’s spring graphics and drawings auction that took place on the 15th of April, and most of them also saw a big increase from the starting price. The most popular artists turned out to be Kaljo Põllu, Eduard Wiiralt, Jüri Arrak, Vladimir Taiger, Malle Leis, Eduard Einmann, Endel Kõks, Tõnis Vint, Johannes Võerahansu.
Kaljo Põllu mezzotint “Thirst”, 1975
The TOP 3 best results went to the following pieces:
- Kaljo Põllu “Thirst”. Starting price 4800 Eur, hammer price 17 200 Eur.
- Eduard Wiiralt “Absinthe drinkers”. Starting price 3900 Eur, hammer price 10 800 Eur.
- Eduard Wiiralt “Half-nude (Astrid)”. Starting price 3400 Eur, hammer price 9300 Eur.
Allee gallery would like to thank everyone who took part, came to see the exhibit and offered their prints and drawings up for auction. We are now preparing the exhibit for classical paintings, which will be open from the 28th of April to the 7th of May. This exhibit will take place in both galleries simultaneously, at Uus 7 and Vana-Viru 11A. We will let you know as soon as we reopen our doors!