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For Immediate ReleasePress Release London
London | +44 (0)20 7293 6000 | Matthew Weigman | [email protected] |Simon Warren | [email protected]
Istanbul | +90 212 335 64 42 | Oya Delahaye | [email protected] |
Whispering Wall IIby Burhan Dogancay,132.1 by 182.9cm., 1985, acrylic on canvas
Estimate 120,000-180,000*
SOTHEBYS TO EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS
FROM ITS FORTHCOMING
SALE OF CONTEMPORARY TURKISH ART IN
TURKEY
--- The Exhibition Sponsored by Akbank Private Banking Will Be Staged
At The Marmara Esma Sultan, Istanbul,and will be open to the public on Wednesday 16 March, 2011
from 1pm to 6pm ---
SOTHEBYS IS DELIGHTED to be staging an exhibition of highlights from its forthcoming London Sale of
Contemporary Turkish Art at the Marmara Esma Sultan, Yalkmaz Sok No: 20, Ortaky in Istanbul, which
will be on view to the public from 1pm to 6pm on Wednesday, 16 March, 2011. The exhibition will showcase a
group of 13 pieces by some of Turkeys leading Modern and Contemporary artists represented in the
forthcoming auction on 7 April 2011.
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Discussing the Istanbul exhibition, Elif Bayoglu, Head of Sothebys Turkish Contemporary Art Sale, said:
The exciting and vibrant art scene in Turkey continues to grow at a remarkable pace and we are thrilled to be
returning to Istanbul in March this year. We will exhibit a selection of the rarest and most important modern
and contemporary highlights from our forthcoming London Sale of Turkish Contemporary Art for our Turkey-
based collectors and clients to preview ahead of the auction. We also look forward to welcoming art lovers and
exhibition-goers alike, as these stunning pieces will be on view to the public on the afternoon of Wednesday,
March 16th.
Akbank Executive Vice President in charge of Private Banking, Fikret nder, commented: As Akbank, we
continue to organise and support events that bridge the gap between the financial sector and the world of
culture&arts. We are glad to be associated as the sponsor of the exhibition that presents the most prestigious
masterpieces/art works of the leading contemporary Turkish artists to the Turkish art lovers once again this year
as we did in the past two years in cooperation with Sothebys. We will continue with our support for art, artists
and activities that help foster culture&arts in the society.
Exhibition Highlights Include:
Whispering Wall II, illustrated on page one, is an exceptionally rare work by Burhan Doganay, which he
executed in 1985.In the early 1960s Doganay turned his attention to the urban walls which bore witness to the
emotions and opinions of the people during a time of drastic political and social changes. With his Ribbons
series, this time he looked upon his own cultural roots and his Eastern background and Western life which came
together to create this striking new series. The ribbons painted in bright colours are reminiscent of the letters ofthe Arabic alphabet and recall traditional calligraphic forms that shaped Islamic Art. The vibrant, rich blue
background ofWhispering Wall II, which the artist used on a limited number of works, is in a beautiful contrast
with the bright red, orange and yellow ribbons which were always painted white on the other side. Paintings by
Doganay are in the collections of leading art museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art,
the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim Museum in New York. This exceptionally rare acrylic on
canvas of museum quality, which is estimated at 120,000-180,000, has remained in the same American
collection since 1985 and is arguably one of the most important works by this artist to come to auction.
Guns of Warof Ansen Atilla is the second
work from the artists monumental
Civilizations Series and illustrates the
arrival of European powers to the lands of
the natives. It captures the first interaction
between two cultures, when growing
competition between Western Empires in
the late fifteenth century encouraged
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explorers to take over trade routes and to find colonies. The triptych is a remarkable example of Ansens unique
technique, perfected since the early 2000s. Bringing digital art to a new level, he employs actual objects and
materials in order to build up his compositions in real life, with digital technology applied for the finishing
touches. Ansen is both an innovator and a commentator on cross-cultural themes, and Guns of War a unique
work is a masterpiece by this internationally acclaimed Turkish artist. The C-print mounted on dibond with
plexiglass face, triptych, measuring 170 by 225cm.,is estimated at 22,000-28,000.
Hale Tenger is recognised as one of the most important conceptual artists of our time
and the unique lead toy soldiers and plastic figure with sheet iron base sculpture
Amidst, dated 2005, measuring 126 by 25 by 25cm., is an ingenious critique on the
breakdown of social values, the increasing suppression of governments and the rise of
military power and violence in todays world. Using ready-made objects throughout
her career, Tenger imbues them with a new character, loading them with social and
political meanings. In Amidst, a plastic toy with binoculars is placed at the top of a tall
block of iron, surrounded by toy soldiers and standing at the centre of a circle. The
binoculars provide the civilian with a glimpse of a faraway land, or a freedom-filled
future, but the soldiers block his vision, trapping him within the spatial confinements of
the iron block with nowhere to run. The title of the piece plays a significant role by
providing an insight into the message Tenger hopes to convey. It is estimated at
30,000-40,000.
Ali Teoman Germaners Untitled is one of the artists most important and
impressive sculptures from the early period of his career. Executed in 1957 and
measuring 112 by 29.5 by 17cm., it draws together several defining elements that
have shaped his output: his studies at the Istanbul Fine Arts Academy under
leading Turkish sculptors who had recently returned to Istanbul from Paris; the
sourcing of scrap metal from flea markets at a time when Turkey was not
importing or exporting iron; visits to the Ancient Eastern Archaeological Museum
in Istanbul to marvel at the Mesopotamian seals and tablets; and the vocabulary ofthe 1920s Constructivist movement, with its industrial, geometric and angular
shapes. Untitledwas the only Turkish sculpture selected to enter the First Paris
Youth Biennale held in 1959, and it was an international stamp of approval of the
artists outstanding talent. The work is estimated at 10,000-15,000
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1879, executed in 2011 and measuring 170 by 180cm., is from hyperrealist
painter Taner Ceylans Lost Painting Series and tackles questions of history
and Orientalism. It contrasts different but also connected histories of artistic
definitions to rethink concepts of Orientalism, femininity, the veil and the
gaze. This extraordinary masterwork by Taner Ceylan, which flawlessly
depicts in oil paint on canvas a photograph which could well have been
taken, is estimated at 50,000-70,000.
The Long Sleep by Erdem Ergaz, 145 by 210cm.,2011, acrylicon canvas,
Estimate: 8,000-12,000
(Kuzey Ormani) The North Woods by Azade Koker, 150 by 197cm.,
2010, paper collage on canvas, Estimate: 28,000-34,000
Babisko (Daddy) by Erinc Seymen, 70 by 100cm., 2011,
ink and pen on paper, Estimate: 8,000-12,000
Untitled by Ahmet Oran, 250 by 190cm., 2007, oil on canvas,
Estimate: 20,000-25,000
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Works by Mubin Orhon from the Collection of Daniel Gervis
Mubin Orhons paintings arouse excitement and a sense of tranquility on the viewer. The affects of Eastern
Philosophy and Mysticism are inherent in his paintings, bearing witness to his absolute concentration and
devotion to create the most powerful compositions with a musical serenity. These four works from the
Collection of Daniel Gervis, which date to 1962 and 1963 - extremely important years in Mubins career - can beconsidered the foremost examples of his instinctive understanding of colour and mastery of Lyrical Abstract
Expressionism. They can be in a way considered to be the quintessence of his complete oeuvre.
Untitled, oil on canvas, 1963, 130 by 162cm., is an outstanding and
extremely rare work from Mubin Orhons Hommage Delacroix
series, which he begun in 1963 after receiving an invitation to exhibit
his work at a group show curated by Raoul-Jean Moulin in Paris. It
included works by artists Asger Jorn and Antonia Saura, among
others. This work which is among the most important works by Mubin
in the Sainsbury Collection was the starting point of his Hommage
Delacroix Series. Balanced and mesmerizing in tones and
composition, the soft curves created by long, controlled brushstrokes evoke a sense of chaos and warmth at the
same time. The painting (left) is estimated at 200,000-300,000.
A further 1963 oil on canvas, also entitled Untitled(right), measuring 150
by 149.5cm., is among the largest canvases by the artist and it is one of the
most spectacular paintings by Mubin ever to come to auction and is
estimated at 200,000-300,000. The twisting and twirling brushstrokes in
contrasting warm and cold tones captivate the viewer in a type of
meditation. The effect of light emanating from within the composition is
strongest in Mubins paintings from this period. The dripping effect which
was practiced by Sam Francis and Jackson Pollock are also at their most
dramatic.
The intensity of the colours and the use of space are further explored in
an additional oil painting, Untitled(left) from 1963, measuring 130 by
162cm. The occasional greens, blacks, purples and dark blues contrast
with the oranges, yellows and reds, but never clash or throw the balance
of the composition. Despite having a sense of spontaneity, each
brushstroke and colour is carefully calculated and planned in terms of
what it can add to the harmony and overall intensity of the painting.
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The final piece in the collection is Mubins 1962 oil on canvas,
Untitled(right), which measures 72 by 99.5cm. and is estimated at
80,000-120,000. There is not an area on the canvas that is not
filled with the artists layered, sensual brushstrokes. In Daniel
Gervis words, Mubin opened a new and personal style from
1960s onwards where he immersed himself body and soul into his
works, becoming a true innovator..
Notes to Editor:
*Estimates do not include buyers premium
Akbank: With a strong and extensive distribution network throughout Turkey with over 900 branches and 15,000employees, Akbank is the most valuable company in Turkey as of 2010 year end in terms of market capitalization.Akbanks strong capital base, stable deposit structure, ability to generate low-cost funding and robust growth in total assetshave positioned Akbank among the most profitable financial services institutions across Europe. Some of the Akbankslocal subsidiaries are Ak Securities, Ak Asset Management and Ak Lease.
Since its inception, Akbank continuously reviews and upgrades its operations and business processes to ensure thesustainability of its stakeholders welfare. Implementing its corporate social responsibility activities within the context ofcreating sustainable value, Akbank significantly contributes to the further progress of the society through the diverseprojects such as culture&arts, education, entrepreneurship and environment which it undertakes and supports. Akbank alsopioneers its sector with projects that represent firsts in Turkey like GRI rated Sustainability Report and initiating CarbonDisclosure Project in Turkey; and takes pride in investing both in Turkeys and worlds future.
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