- LOMONOSOV PORCELAIN STREET CORNER
LOMONOSOV PORCELAIN STREET CORNER FIGURE GROUP FROM CHEKHOV'S 'CHAMELEON' AND TWO SOVIET LOMONOSOV PORCELAIN FIGURES OF PHILLIPOCH FLOMONOSOV PORCELAIN STREET CORNER FIGURE GROUP FROM CHEKHOV'S 'CHAMELEON' AND TWO SOVIET LOMONOSOV PORCELAIN FIGURES OF PHILLIPOCH FROM TOLSTOY , Russia, mid-to-late 20th Century, the first figure group with characters from Chekhov's short story 'A Chameleon', printed blue LFZ mark, the lamp post street corner scene including the Borzoi Puppy, the Goldsmith Khriukin, Officer Eldyrin and Superintendent Otchumelov, h: 8.75 in.; the second featuring two figures of Leo Tolstoy's character Phillipoch, printed blue LFZ Cyrillic mark, 1 sort and painted 194, designed by A. Pahomov, each boy modeled striding, holding a schoolbook under his right arm and wearing an Ushanka fur hat and woven lapti, h: 5.75 in. each; together with a Soviet Lomonosov style figure of a small boy, 1 sort, modeled standing with oversized shoes, h: 6.25 in. (4) Provenance: Estate of Ronald Sperling
- IVAN IVANOVICH SHISHKIN (1832-1898)IVAN
IVAN IVANOVICH SHISHKIN (1832-1898)IVAN IVANOVICH SHISHKIN (1832-1898)
Chernolesye , 1885
etching on paper
plate: 17.8 x 27.2 cm (7 x 10 3/4 in.); overall: 24.8 x 33.4 (9 3/4 x 13 1/8 in.)
signed, titled and dated in plate
- MIKHAIL CHEPIK (UKRAINIAN 1920-1972)MIKHAIL
MIKHAIL CHEPIK (UKRAINIAN 1920-1972)MIKHAIL CHEPIK (UKRAINIAN 1920-1972)
Strukivska Church ,
oil on canvas
50 x 60 cm (19 3/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
framed dimensions: 69 x 78 cm (27 1/8 x 30 3/4 in.)
signed lower right; dedicated to Yoko Nakamura, President of Gekkoso Gallery, in Russian on verso: [ To the respected Madam Nakamura Yoko, in remembrance of [her] visit to Kiev, from the artist. 13 Dec 71 ]
PROVENANCE
Gekkoso Gallery, Tokyo (label on backing board and frame.)
- Sergei Chepik (1953-2011)/Rostov
Sergei Chepik (1953-2011)/Rostov Kremlin/signed in cyrillic, inscribed and dated verso/oil on canvas, 22.5cm x 22.5cm
- MIHAIL CHEMIAKIN (RUSSIAN/AMERICAN,
MIHAIL CHEMIAKIN (RUSSIAN/AMERICAN, B. 1943) 16" x 13 ?" image Cossacks and Death. Lithograph on paper, 33/100, signed in graphite in lower right corner, double matted and framed under glass, overall 23" x 20".
- A Russian ceramic figure of a boy
A Russian ceramic figure of a boy with a peacock Lomonosov mark to underside ht. 19cm.
- IVAN IVANOVICH SHISHKIN (1832-1898)IVAN
IVAN IVANOVICH SHISHKIN (1832-1898)IVAN IVANOVICH SHISHKIN (1832-1898)
In the Thicket , 1885-1892
etching on paper
plate: 18 x 24 cm (7 1/8 x 9 1/2 in.); overall: 24.8 x 33.2 (9 3/4 x 13 1/8 in.)
signed and dated in plate
- Nicolai Ivanovich Fechin Russian,
Nicolai Ivanovich Fechin Russian, 1881-1955 Portrait of Mr. Korona
Estimate:$12,000-$18,000
- Two Mikhail Chemiakin lithographs
Two Mikhail Chemiakin lithographs (Russian/American, born 1943): carnival figures, a couple, edition 188/300, and carnival figure in tricorn hat, edition 288/300, both signed verso in pencil "M. Chemiakine", color lithographs, images 24 x 19 in.; matching modern gilt silver frames. Not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions.
- A MINIATURE RUSSIAN CHAMPLEVE GILT
A MINIATURE RUSSIAN CHAMPLEVE GILT .84 SILVER KOVSH, SOKOLOV A miniature Russian champleve gilt .84 silver kovsh, Mikhail Fyodorovich Sokolov, Moscow, 1908-1917, the bowl decorated with enameled flowers against a stippled ground, cast with an auricular handle conformingly decorated, 1.75"h x 2.75"w, 1.6 toz, Provenance: Collezione S. Bulgari Roma
- 1923 RUSSIAN GOLD CHERVONETZ 1923
1923 RUSSIAN GOLD CHERVONETZ 1923 Russian gold Chervonetz
- Mikhail Chemiakin lithograph (Russian/American,
Mikhail Chemiakin lithograph (Russian/American, born 1943), grotesques in a surreal landscape, edition 32/205, signed lower right in pencil "M. Chemiakine", color lithograph on paper, image 35-3/4 x 35-3/4 in.; fine modern gilt silver frame. Good condition.
- Mikhail Chemiakin gouache (Russian/American,
Mikhail Chemiakin gouache (Russian/American, born 1943), pair of carnival figures with surrounding still life compositions, signed lower right and inscribed in Russian "…M. Chemiakine 1986", gouache and ink on card, 36 x 26 in.; modern gilt wood frame. Floated, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions.
- A Russian ceramic figure of a lady
A Russian ceramic figure of a lady and gentleman Menilov Lomonosov mark to underside ht. 16cm.
- MIKHAIL CHEMIAKIN (RUSSIAN B. 1943)MIKHAIL
MIKHAIL CHEMIAKIN (RUSSIAN B. 1943)MIKHAIL CHEMIAKIN (RUSSIAN B. 1943)
Phantom of Death , 1985
collage and goauche on paper
49.5 x 35 cm (19 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.)
signed and dated lower left
LITERATURE
MIHAIL CHEMIAKIN. vol. II: Transformations, New York Period (New York: Mosaic Press, 1986), p. 166 (illustrated), the catalogue sold along with the work
CONDITION
Observed in frame, the work appears in very good condition. As apparent in photographs, some dirt to areas at the perimeter (such as the upper left corner and right center edge).
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- A set of four Russian silver charkas
A set of four Russian silver charkas with engraved decoration in the Art Nouveau manner workmaster Ivan Prokoviev Moscow 1908/1917.
- MIHAIL CHEMIAKIN (B. 1943): LA
MIHAIL CHEMIAKIN (B. 1943): LA POESIEMihail Chemiakin, Russian, 1943 La Poesie de la Danse, color lithograph (on two sheets) each signed and numbered 76/150 color lithograph (on two sheets) Dimensions: Each sheet: 36 x 26 in. (91.4 x 66 cm.), Each frame: 48 x 38 in. (121.9 x 96.5 cm.) Condition:
- Khlebnikov Russian icon, titled
Khlebnikov Russian icon, titled below in Cyrillic "Unexpected Supreme Joy", paragraph translation "A certain man, a stranger, had the custom of praying daily to the Most Holy Mother of God in the words of the archangel, kissing the Joyous One, full of grace, to avert being sent into foul lawlessness", marks for Ivan Khlebnikov with imperial mark and "BC", .916 fine, 12-1/2 x 10-1/2 in. Oklad with wear to gilt surface, dents, repair upper right corner; painting with yellowed varnish, draw crackle, craquelure. Private Collection, Townsend, Tennessee
- A Russian inkstand formed as a
A Russian inkstand formed as a ceramic group of a couple in traditional dress playing draughts (checkers) the board a lid to the inkwell. 19 x 10 x 15 cm.
- Mikhail Chemiakin pastel (Russian/American,
Mikhail Chemiakin pastel (Russian/American, born 1943), "Pulcinella", clown with head on a stick in a landscape, signed lower right "M. Chemiakine 1986-1987", pastel or chalk on black paper, 44 x 30 in.; modern gilt wood frame. Floated, pinholes at top two corners, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions. China Basin Designs label verso backing
- A Russian 1886 coronation beaker
A Russian 1886 coronation beaker in enamel and an icon of St. Nicholas with labels of the battlefield at Sebastopol.
- A Russian ceramic figure of a dancer
A Russian ceramic figure of a dancer in Khazak costume mark of Verbilki porcelain factory to base ht. 19cm.
- GELIY KORZHEV-CHUVELYOV (RUSSIAN
GELIY KORZHEV-CHUVELYOV (RUSSIAN 1925-2012)GELIY KORZHEV-CHUVELYOV (RUSSIAN 1925-2012)
A Group of Four Portraits ,
oil on panel
17.5 x 15.3 cm (6 7/8 x 6 in.) each
inscribed on verso
- 2 RUSSIAN CLOISONNE ENAMELED SILVER
2 RUSSIAN CLOISONNE ENAMELED SILVER CHARKAS OR KOVSCHS,...A near pair of two (2) Russian Silver-Gilt Kovschs or Charkas (drinking cups) featuring cloisonne enameled floral-scroll decoration to the exterior and flat handle with pointed opposite ends accented by a large oval stone, including one (1) with a large and six smaller lapis cabochons; and one (1) with a moonstone and six small garnet cabochons. The cup with the moonstone is stamped to underside of handle for the firm of Khlebnikov of Moscow (1870-1918), kokoshnik mark indicating .875 fineness (1909-1918); and the cup with lapis stones is marked to underside of handle with zolotniki mark for .875 fineness (pre-1896), Moscow, possibly the firm of Posnikov (1868-1917). Each approximately 3" H x 6" W x 3 1/2" D. Metric width: 33 cm.
Condition:
Khlebnikov cup has two small areas of wear to gilding to one side, both near each other on the left of the handle. Both with some oxidation to gilding, a few scattered minuscule losses to enameling and some minor crazing to enamel.
- A Russian ceramic figure of a porter
A Russian ceramic figure of a porter carrying a tub of fish on his head. Lomonosov factory marks to base. Ht 17 cm.
- MIKHAIL CHEMIAKIN (RUSSIAN B. 1943)MIKHAIL
MIKHAIL CHEMIAKIN (RUSSIAN B. 1943)MIKHAIL CHEMIAKIN (RUSSIAN B. 1943)
Mozart and Salieri , 1988
pastel on paper
110 x 76 cm (43.3 x 29.9 in.)
signed, dated and inscribed "N.Y." lower left
EXHIBITED
Forbidden Art: The Postwar Russian Avant-Garde , February 1998-April 2002
The exhibition traveled to:
Pasadena, ArtCenter College of Design, Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery, February 22 - May 3, 1998
Moscow, The State Tretyakov Gallery, May 15 - June 15, 1999
St. Petersburg, The State Russian Museum, February 12 - April 4, 1999
Oxford, Ohio, Miami University Art Museum, November 2 - December 12, 1999
Brighton, Massachusetts, Boston College, McMullen Museum of Art, October 15 - December 10, 2000
Gainesville, University of Florida, Samuel P. Harm Museum of Art, April 12 - July 3, 2005
Laramie, University of Wyoming Art Museum, September 8 - November 18, 2007
St. Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College, Hillstrom Museum of Art, September 3 - November 10, 2008
CONDITION
Observed in frame, the work in in excellent original condition with no issues apparent to the naked eye.
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- A MINIATURE RUSSIAN CLOISONNE GILT
A MINIATURE RUSSIAN CLOISONNE GILT 88 SILVER KOVSH, KHLEBNIKOV A miniature Russian cloisonne gilt .88 silver kovsh, attributed to Ivan Khlebnikov, St Petersburg, circa 1878, the shallow bowl enameled on sides with geometric banding, the flat handle decorated with a leafy vine in enamels of reds, blues and greens, with an Imperial warrant, 1.5"h x 3.5"w, 1.3 toz, Provenance: Collezione S. Bulgari Roma
- NIKOLAY STEPANOVICH TROSHIN (RUSSIAN
NIKOLAY STEPANOVICH TROSHIN (RUSSIAN 1897-1990)NIKOLAY STEPANOVICH TROSHIN (RUSSIAN 1897-1990)
Portrait of Olga Deineko ,
gouache on paper
88 x 32 cm (35 x 12 1/2 in.)
PROVENANCE
Acquired from the estate of the artist
LOT NOTES
Nikolai Troshin was an important painter, theater director, poster designer, and chief artist and designer for influential avant-garde journals such as USSR Under Construction . Having studied at Penza Art Institute under Ivan Goryushkin-Sorokopudov and N. Petrov from 1913-1918, Troshin later moved to Moscow where he studied with Ilya Mashkov from 1918-1920. He actively exhibited since 1918, and personal exhibitions of Troshin`s works were held in Moscow and other cities in Russia through the time of his passing. Troshin`s paintings can be found in the permanent collections of the Tretyakov Museum, State Russian Museum, and many other museums in Russia.
- PRINT, MIKHAIL CHEMIAKIN Mikhail
PRINT, MIKHAIL CHEMIAKIN Mikhail Chemiakin (Russian, b. 1943), Generals Garden Party, lithograph in colors, pencil signed lower right, edition 121/300, image: 20"h x 17.5"w, overall (with frame): 38"h x 31.5"w
- VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)VSEVOLOD
VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)VSEVOLOD SAKHNOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1903-198?)
A group of seventeen costume designs for Lev Sheinin`s play `In the Middle Ages` , 1951
gouache, watercolor, pencil and India ink on paper
each 39.5 x 33 cm (15 5/8 x 13 in.)
all signed with monogram and dated
- Fedoskino School Lacquered Box,
Fedoskino School Lacquered Box, After a Painting by Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov, ca. 20th Century Beautifully hand painted snowy landscape on the lid with a church in the distance, after a painting by celebrated russian artist Alexei Kondratyevich Savrasov "Grachi Prileteli" (English translation: Rooks have come back), created in 1871. Cyrillic lettering at the bottom of the composition indicating the village name "Feodoskino" at the left, the title at the center and the artist's name at the right, Zh. P. Troitskaya. The title refers to the arrival of the birds depicted in the scene, indicating the coming of spring. Black lacquer sides and underside, red lacquer interior, approx. 2-3/4" x 4" x 1-3/4"H.
- AFTER KONSTANTIN YEGOROVITCH MOKOVSKY
AFTER KONSTANTIN YEGOROVITCH MOKOVSKY (RUSSIAN, 1839-1915), BOYAR'S WEDDING FEAST Hand-embellished photogravure, 1885, on paper mounted to board, with Charles W. Schumann's copyright blindstamp at lower right, in period gilt and composition frame, not under glass.
- AFTER KONSTANTIN YEGOROVITCH MOKOVSKY
AFTER KONSTANTIN YEGOROVITCH MOKOVSKY (RUSSIAN, 1839-1915), BOYAR'S WEDDING FEAST Hand-embellished photogravure, 1885, on paper mounted to board, with Charles W. Schumann's copyright blindstamp at lower right, in period gilt and composition frame, not under glass.
- LOMONOSOV LFZ RUSSIAN PORCELAIN
LOMONOSOV LFZ RUSSIAN PORCELAIN FIGURINE, SABAKEVICHExpressive porcelain figurine modeled as portly man in brown jacket and pants.
Modeled as Sabakevich, a character from Russian author Gogol's Dead Souls. Lomonosov backstamp.
Dimensions: 2.75"W x 5.75"H
Manufacturer: Lomonosov
Country of Origin: Russia
Condition:
Age related wear.
- KENOJUAK ASHEVAK (1927-2013), Kinngait
KENOJUAK ASHEVAK (1927-2013), Kinngait (Cape Dorset) COMPOSITION, 1967 signed, titled, dated, numbered, 20/50 sight 21.9 x 29.7 in — 55.5 x 75.5 cm
- A Soviet Russian plate circa 1923
A Soviet Russian plate circa 1923 based on a design by Chekonin underglaze blue mark 18cm diameter.