27th Apr, 2026 17:00
Georgian Modern & Contemporary Art
11
Alexander (Shura) Bandzeladze (1927–1992)
“Untitled”, Mixed media on canvas, Signed, 1988.
149 x 198 cm.
PROVENANCE Private collection, France, Acquired by Art Foundation Anagi, Tbilisi
Note:
This work, Untitled Composition (1988), belongs to the artist’s late period and reflects the fully developed visual language that defines Alexander (Shura) Bandzeladze’s contribution to Georgian abstract painting. Created on the eve of significant cultural transformation, the composition embodies a refined interplay of gesture, structure, and tonal harmony. Marked by a controlled yet expressive painterly approach, the work demonstrates Bandzeladze’s ability to balance spontaneity with formal coherence, resulting in a composition of notable depth and subtlety. Works from this period are held in major institutional collections, including the Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University, USA, and were introduced to European audiences in the landmark exhibitions Georgia On My Mind at DuMont Kunsthalle, Cologne, and Museum Fridericianum, Kassel (1989–1990), affirming the artist’s significance within the broader context of late 20th-century abstraction.
Sold for €150,000
“Untitled”, Mixed media on canvas, Signed, 1988.
149 x 198 cm.
PROVENANCE Private collection, France, Acquired by Art Foundation Anagi, Tbilisi
Note:
This work, Untitled Composition (1988), belongs to the artist’s late period and reflects the fully developed visual language that defines Alexander (Shura) Bandzeladze’s contribution to Georgian abstract painting. Created on the eve of significant cultural transformation, the composition embodies a refined interplay of gesture, structure, and tonal harmony. Marked by a controlled yet expressive painterly approach, the work demonstrates Bandzeladze’s ability to balance spontaneity with formal coherence, resulting in a composition of notable depth and subtlety. Works from this period are held in major institutional collections, including the Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University, USA, and were introduced to European audiences in the landmark exhibitions Georgia On My Mind at DuMont Kunsthalle, Cologne, and Museum Fridericianum, Kassel (1989–1990), affirming the artist’s significance within the broader context of late 20th-century abstraction.
Auction: Georgian Modern & Contemporary Art, 27th Apr, 2026
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
27 Rustaveli Ave,Tbilisi, Georgia.
Tel. +995 501 500 400
Georgia’s artistic voice comes into sharp focus in this landmark sale, presenting a compelling selection of Modern and Contemporary works offered for the first time in Tbilisi. This carefully curated auction brings together leading figures and emerging talents, tracing the evolution of Georgian art from its Modern foundations to its dynamic present.
Rooted in a rich cultural heritage shaped by history, identity, and resilience, these works reveal a distinctive visual language—where tradition meets experimentation, and local narratives engage in global dialogue. From bold abstraction to evocative figuration, the collection highlights the diversity and originality that define Georgia’s artistic landscape today.
This inaugural offering in Tbilisi marks a significant moment for collectors and enthusiasts alike: an opportunity to discover, engage with, and acquire works that reflect both the spirit of a nation and the broader currents of contemporary art.
Auction charges: Buyer's Premium: 25%, VAT on BP: 18%
Online bidding fee: 5% plus VAT.
Viewing
Viewing Days:
from Monday 20 April 2026 till Sunday 26 April 2026.
Time: 10:00 - 18:00 hours. (Tbilisi std. time)
