Fine Impressionist Oil Painting 2Girls at the Beach by Stefan Sideris

The listing

This is a beautifully composed Oil on Canvas of Two Young Women at the Beach by Greek Artist Stefan Sideris (1921-2014). It is signed and dated '76 lower left. The style is Impressionism. The palette is blues, yellows and greens, with an expansive depth of field and a delicate, light affect. The dimensions are 41" x 30"; 48" x 39" framed. The frame is an elegant carved gold gilt wooden frame. All in very good condition with one 1/3" repair that can be seen top center on the back of the canvas but is not visible on the painting. Stefan Sideris was born in Athens and received his art education at E.O.N. Art School and had several very successful exhibitions in Greece before emigrating to the U.S. Early in his career he was awarded first prize in the Attica Messagion Competition. His auction results for oils typically range from $1,300 to $9,000, depending on size.