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Archives of American Art
A Finding Aid to the Takis Efstathiou papers regarding Ynez Johnston, 1954-2004, in the Archives of American Art
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.efsttaki
- Creators:
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Efstathiou, Takis, 1944-
- Dates:
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1954-2004
- Languages:
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Collection is in English
- Physical Description:
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0.8 Linear feet
- Repository:
This small collection of papers of New York City art dealer Takis Efstathiou papers regarding Los Angeles artist Ynez Johnston measure 0.8 linear feet and date from 1954-2004. The papers include correspondence with Johnston and with institutions regarding Johnston's work and career, a few business records from the Ericson Gallery (owned by Efstathiou), printed material about Johnston, and photographic material of Johnston's artwork and of the artist at home, in her studio, and of the exhibition opening organized by Efstathiou at Ericson Gallery in 1979.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
This small collection of papers of New York City art dealer Takis Efstathiou papers regarding Los Angeles artist Ynez Johnston measure 0.8 linear feet and date from 1954-2004. The papers include correspondence with Johnston and with institutions regarding Johnston's work and career, a few business records from the Ericson Gallery (owned by Efstathiou), printed material about Johnston, and photographic material of Johnston's artwork and of the artist at home, in her studio, and of the exhibition opening organized by Efstathiou at Ericson Gallery in 1979.
Arrangement
Arrangement
The collection is arranged as four series
- Series 1: Correspondence, 1974-1999 (0.2 linear feet; Box 1)
- Series 2: Business Records, circa 1975-1979 (2 folders; Box 1)
- Series 3: Printed Material, 1954-2004 (0.3 linear feet; Box 1-2)
- Series 4: Photographic Material, circa 1977-1999 (0.2 linear feet; Box 2)
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Takis Efstathiou (1944- ) is a New York City art dealer for the work of Ynez Johnston. He was director of Tchernov Gallery in 1973, and, in 1977, opened the Ericson gallery on 74th Street and Madison Avenue, before becoming a private dealer in 1986 working under the name PTE Fine Arts. Ynez Johnston is a printmaker, painter, sculptor, and instructor who lives and works in Southern California.
Administration
Author
Hilary Price
Processing Information
The collection was processed and a finding aid prepared by Hilary Price in 2017.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Archives of American Art by Takis Efstathiou in 2016.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Preferred Citation
Takis Efstathiou papers regarding Ynez Johnston, 1954-2004. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Related Materials
Related Materials
Also found in the Archives of American Art are the scattered records of Efstathiou's private art dealing business PTE Fine Arts.
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Art dealers -- New York (State) -- New York | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Painters -- California -- Los Angeles | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Photographs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Printmakers -- California -- Los Angeles | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Women artists | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Artists' studios -- California | Function | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Johnston, Ynez, 1920- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Ericson Gallery | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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