Theodoros Stamos Art
American, 1922-1997
The Greek American artist, Theodoros Stamos, was born in 1922 in New York City into a family of Greek immigrants. He was a member of The Irascibles group which consisted of the first generation of the New York School and Abstract Expressionism. Members included Jimmy Ernst, Barnett Newman, James Brooks, Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Clyfford Still, Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and others.
Betty Parsons hosted a solo exhibition of Stamos work in 1943 when he was only 21 years old. In the years following, Parsons served as a vital mentor helping Stamos establish his position in the contemporary art world.
Stamos early works from the 1940’s incorporated organic motifs and earthy coloring. As a member of The Irascibles, Stamos was influenced by his fellow members and his technique began to shift towards a more expressionist style. His works became increasingly simplified in the subsequent years, tending towards greater abstraction. Areas of flat color contrast one another to create a sense of depth in his works.
Stamos taught at Black Mountain College in North Carolina, the Art Students League in New York, and the Cummington School of Fine Arts in Massachusetts. His art is owned by many major collections including The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC; Museum of Modern Art in New York, New York; and the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago Illinois. He passed away in 1997 in Greece. to
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Artist: Theodoros Stamos
Large Theodoros Stamos (Infinity Field Lefkada Series) Painting, 54"H
By Theodoros Stamos
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Theodoros Stamos (Greek/American, 1922-1997)
Marking(s); notes: marking(s); c. 1975
Materials: acrylic on canvas
Dimensions (H, W, D): 54"h, 54"w (work...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Theodoros Stamos Art
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Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled (Infinity Field--Lefkada Series)
By Theodoros Stamos
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color screenprint on white wove paper. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 75. Signed and inscribed "A.P." in pencil by Stamos. Printed by Kelpra...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Theodoros Stamos Art
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Color, Screen
Untitled (Infinity Field—Lefkada Series)
By Theodoros Stamos
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color screenprint on white wove paper. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 75. Signed and inscribed "color trial proof." Printed by Kelpra Studio...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Theodoros Stamos Art
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Color, Screen
Infinity Field (Jerusalem Series III #1)
By Theodoros Stamos
Located in Austin, TX
Waterline Fine Art, Austin, TX is pleased to present the following work:
Acrylic on canvas. Signed lower left; signed, titled, and dated verso.
65.75 x 50.25 in.
67.25 x 51.75 in. (framed)
Custom framed in a maple floater with a matte white finish.
Provenance
Takis Efstathiou, PTE Fine Arts, New York
Private Collection, New York
Theodoros Stamos is heralded as one of the few abstract painters who bridged the New York School’s first and second generations. His age, in particular, afforded him this unique position, as he was the youngest member of the “Irascibles,” the core group of fifteen New York School painters publicized by Nina Leen...
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1980s Post-War Theodoros Stamos Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Infinity Field (Jerusalem Series)
By Theodoros Stamos
Located in Austin, TX
Waterline Fine Art, Austin, TX is pleased to present the following work:
Acrylic on canvas. Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed verso.
68 x 50 in.
69.5 x 51.75 in. (framed)
Custom framed in a maple floater with a matte white finish.
Provenance
Camillos Kouros Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York
Theodoros Stamos is heralded as one of the few abstract painters who bridged the New York School’s first and second generations. His age, in particular, afforded him this unique position, as he was the youngest member of the “Irascibles,” the core group of fifteen New York School painters publicized by Nina Leen...
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1980s Post-War Theodoros Stamos Art
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Canvas, Acrylic
Infinity Field, Torino Series V, Number 1
By Theodoros Stamos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Infinity Field, Torino Series V, Number 1”acrylic on canvas by Greek-American, renowned Abstract Expressionist painter, Theodoros Stamos (1922 -1997). Signed, titled and dated 1987...
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1980s Theodoros Stamos Art
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Untitled from Infinity Field, Lefkada Series
By Theodoros Stamos
Located in New York, NY
Infinity Field, Lefkada Series:
Untitled, screenprint in colors, on T.H. Saunders paper, 1977, signed in pencil.
Published by Marlborough Graphics, New York.
Very good condition....
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1970s Color-Field Theodoros Stamos Art
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Screen
Infinity Field, Abstract Expressionist Screenprint by Theodoros Stamos
By Theodoros Stamos
Located in Long Island City, NY
Theodoros Stamos was one of the original Abstract Expressionist artists working alongside Jackson Pollack and Willem de Kooning in New York City. His ...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Theodoros Stamos Art
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Screen
Untitled from Infinity Field, Lefkada series
By Theodoros Stamos
Located in New York, NY
Infinity Field, Lefkada Series:
Untitled, screenprint in colors, on T.H. Saunders paper, 1977, signed in pencil.
Published by Marlborough Graphics, New York.
Very good condition....
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1970s Color-Field Theodoros Stamos Art
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Screen
The Two Furies, Surrealist Abstract Oil Painting on Masonite by Theodoros Stamos
By Theodoros Stamos
Located in Long Island City, NY
Completed when the artist was only 25, this painting references a fight between two mythological figures. Commonly called Furies, the Erinyes or Eumenides were Greek goddesses of ven...
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1940s Abstract Expressionist Theodoros Stamos Art
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Masonite, Oil
Infinity Field T Series 2 128
By Theodoros Stamos
Located in New York, NY
Infinity Field T Series #2, 128, 1992 by Theodoros Stamos (1922-1997)
Acrylic on canvas
64 x 50 inches unframed (162.56 x 127 cm)
Inscribed (INFINITY ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Theodoros Stamos Art
Materials
Acrylic
Price Upon Request
Burning Bush from Jerusalem Series
By Theodoros Stamos
Located in New York, NY
Burning Bush, 1989, by Theodoros Stamos (1922-1987)
Acrylic on canvas
66 x 50 inches unframed (167.64 x 127 cm)
Inscribed (Infinity Field Jerusalem Series...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Theodoros Stamos Art
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Acrylic
Price Upon Request
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