Spéranza Calo-Séailles

Since 2018 the record price for this artist at auction is 41,929 USD for White Cat; & Kitten, blue and gold background, sold at Christie's Hong Kong in 2020.

[4] She showcased the works of various Greek composers, such as Émile Riadis, Dimitri Levidis, Petro Petridis, Georges Poniridy, Mario Varvoglis, and others.

Notably, Calo-Séailles played a crucial role in introducing the works of Manolis Kalomiris, a prominent figure in the Neo-Hellenic Musical School, to French audiences.

[5] Calo-Séailles' influence reached diplomatic circles, with Greek Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos attending her recitals in 1919 during the Paris Conference negotiations.

Her voice was praised for its beauty and expressive force in translating the dramatic accents of popular songs.

[5] Throughout her career, Calo-Séailles participated in conferences on Hellenic music alongside notable figures like Hubert Pernot, Maurice Emmanuel, and Melpo Logotheti.

Simone and Pierre distinguished themselves in the Sylvestre-Farmer network, while Jean and his wife Krino participated in the Saint-Mars-du-Désert maquis in Mayenne.

1913 Publicity for Spéranza Calo-Séailles
by Spéranza Calo-Séailles
The Lap Society of 1,000,000 francs