Assorted literature mainly RussianAssorted literature mainly Russian text or related to Russian ballet.
Four Soviet Russian ceramic displayFour Soviet Russian ceramic display plates c. 1990 each with a scene from folklore fairy tales the backs with full description in cyrillics. 20 cm dia.
An illustrated book of Krilov'sAn illustrated book of Krilov's fables published 1887 Moscow and St. Petersburg.
A Russian ceramic figure of a ladyA Russian ceramic figure of a lady revealing her face after a masked ball after a design by Somov.
A Soviet Russian model of a womanA Soviet Russian model of a woman with Soviet banner on her lap ht. 13 cm black hand painted marks and ''1918'' to base.
ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF ERTE (RUSSIANROMAIN DE TIRTOFF ERTE (RUSSIAN 1892-1990) ''FANTASIA'' BRONZE SCULPTURE. Depicting a woman with butterflies inspired by an illustration appearing in the July 1920 issue of Harpar's Bazaar. Base marked ''1987 Chalk & Vermilion and Sevenarts 301/375'' with signature. 21''h. Includes certificate of authenticity from Hanson Art Galleries.
RUSSIAN PAINTED LACQUER FANTASYRUSSIAN PAINTED LACQUER FANTASY PLATESigned with a monogram on the underside. Decorated in polychrome with hunters on horseback in a woodland landscape; the book on Russian lacquer folk art, titled Palekh and Palenkhians, Vadim Shchanitsyn, Moscow, 1994. Diameter of plate 9.75 in. (Cond: good)
EFIMOV DOROSCHENKO; FOUR GOUACHES,EFIMOV DOROSCHENKO; FOUR GOUACHES, FRAMED Comprising four folk-art style gouaches on paper illustrating traditional Russian fairy tales; three signed and lone dated 1992.
Russian interest; a kid leatherRussian interest; a kid leather Faberge ring box.
Russian Character Dolls RussiaRussian Character Dolls Russia 20th century an assembled group of character dolls including a boy and girl cloth bodies on wire with painted faces and peasant costumes; ht. 9 in.: Plus
Collection of Russian Objets d'ArtincludingCollection of Russian Objets d'Artincluding a folk art carving of a horse (7.5 in.); folk art carving of bear; children's wood carved toy of two bears and samovar; lacquered box; ceramic sculpture of kittens; folk art carved and painted wood soldier; and a Russian porcelain bowl and underplate.Painted figure with flakes the bowl with chips and wear to gilding.
A large quantity of about sixtyA large quantity of about sixty five Soviet Russian posters mostly humorous depictions.
C.1980 RUSSIAN CONTEMPORARY FIGURATIVEC.1980 RUSSIAN CONTEMPORARY FIGURATIVE PAINTING Russia,Dated 1980Modernist work depicting a cloaked figure traversing a desert with the shadow of a female in the background.
COLLECTION OF THREE RUSSIAN FORESTCOLLECTION OF THREE RUSSIAN FOREST FANTASTICAL THEMED WOOD CARVINGS, H OF TALLER: 12-7/8 INCollection of Three Russian Forest Fantastical Themed Wood Carvings, H of taller: 12-7/8 in
A collection of Soviet RussianA collection of Soviet Russian ephemera including two albums of film stars.
Russian Folk Art Dolls Russia aRussian Folk Art Dolls Russia a group of Russian folk art dolls with cloth body molded painted face linen dress unmarked; tallest 15 in.
Soviet Russian ceramics being threeSoviet Russian ceramics being three figurines of dancers with one accordionist three figures from the Happy Childhood series by Lomonosov and a group of a deer with faun ht. 16 cm.
3 RUSSIAN BALLET DOLLS: Purchased3 RUSSIAN BALLET DOLLS: Purchased in Russia by the consignor, as a fund raiser for students of the Ballet. 13-16 1/2'' tall. Hand painted ceramic, cloth bodies, dressed in costume.
A Soviet Russian ceramic figureA Soviet Russian ceramic figure of a woman in finely detailed dress and cap trailing a feather boa. Ht. 23 cm.
A collection of eight Russian oneA collection of eight Russian one Hungarian books.
Five Soviet Russian and UkrainianFive Soviet Russian and Ukrainian porcelain figures.
Six Titles on Russiaas follows:Six Titles on Russiaas follows: BAEDECKERS RUSSLAND (1912); GUIDE-BOOK FOR THE SOVIET UNION (circa 1930s); Senn Nicholas AROUND THE WORLD VIA SIBERIA (1902); Dukes Paul RED DUSK AND THE MORROW (1922) (foxing to frontis and title pages); Fulop-Miller Rene RASPUTIN THE HOLY DEVIL (1928); Krassnoff P. N. FROM DOUBLE EAGLE TO RED FLAG two volumes (1928) (damaged spine on one).Except as noted books are in good estate condition.
VADIM FEDOROVICH RYNDIN (RUSSIANVADIM FEDOROVICH RYNDIN (RUSSIAN 1902-1974)VADIM FEDOROVICH RYNDIN (RUSSIAN 1902-1974)
Costume Design , 1927
gouache and pencil on paper
29 x 20.5 cm (11 1/2 x 8 in.)
signed and dated lower right
PROVENANCE
Acquired from the estate of the artist
LOT NOTES
Vadim Ryndin was a Soviet costume and stage designer. Ryndin attended the Free Arts and Technical Studios in Voronezh from 1918 to 1922 and the State Higher Arts and Technical Studios ( Vkhutemas ) in Moscow from 1922 to 1924. He was a member of Makovets , the Society of Moscow Artists , the Four Arts , and the Association of Artists of Revolutionary Russia. In 1965 he joined the faculty of the V. I. Surikov Moscow Art Institute. Ryndin worked in several Moscow theaters. Beginning in 1925 he worked in the Kamernyi theater; he was the theater`s principal designer from 1931 to 1934. He also was principal designer at the Vakhtangov Theater (1935-1944, 1947-1958), the Moscow Dramatic Theater (1944-1947), and the Bolshoi Theater (from 1953).
Five books Russian text on notableFive books Russian text on notable figures including Tolstoy Zhukovsky etc. together with four books Russian text on art and architecture.
Russian Lacquerware Egg fairy taleRussian Lacquerware Egg fairy tale scenes artist signed 6'' plus stand excellent.
Pavel Tchelitchew 1898–1957.Pavel Tchelitchew 1898–1957. Erotic Fantasy. ink and wash on paper. 10½ h × 15½ w in. result: $6,250. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Signed to lower right ‘P Tchelitchew’. Provenance: Robert Miller Gallery, New York
Framed Russian watercolor paintingFramed Russian watercolor painting of dancing women, signed lower right "G. Alexandroff", 18"h x 27"w
Five Soviet Russian and UkrainianFive Soviet Russian and Ukrainian porcelain figures.
RUSSIAN AIR SHOW POSTERRussianRUSSIAN AIR SHOW POSTERRussian Air Show Poster
TWO RUSSIAN FOLKLORE PEN AND INKTWO RUSSIAN FOLKLORE PEN AND INK DRAWINGS, FRAME: 10-3/4 X 8-3/4 INTwo Russian Folklore Pen and Ink Drawings, Frame: 10-3/4 x 8-3/4 in
ALEXEY TRANKOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1847-1904)ALEXEYALEXEY TRANKOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1847-1904)ALEXEY TRANKOVSKY (RUSSIAN 1847-1904)
Oriental Beauty
oil on canvas
73 x 51.5 cm (28 3/4 x 20 1/4 in.)
signed lower left
PROVENANCE
Sotheby's, New York, April 23, 2004, lot 177
Acquired at the above by the present owner
CONDITION
Observed in frame, the work is in overall good condition. Surface dust throughout. Scuff to the lower right register, in the skirt. Some warping apparent at the upper right. Has been overcleaned. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered retouching to less than 5% of the overall surface, most importantly to the bridge of the nose, breasts, forearms, and a horizontal line emerging below the necklace to the right edge.
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A small collection of Russian MatryoshkaA small collection of Russian Matryoshka dolls, 20th Century including political figures, a nodding cat toy etc.
Russian folk icon and box to includeRussian folk icon and box to include painting on wood, 13"H, 8-1/2"W and oval form Russian box with applied scene at top and gilt surround, frozen shut.
A Russian ceramic model of a womanA Russian ceramic model of a woman in gypsy style dress Dulevo stamp to base.
A Soviet Russian ceramic figureA Soviet Russian ceramic figure of a bear dressed as a flamboyant businessman ht.14 cm.
TWO RUSSIAN CLASSIC LITERATURETWO RUSSIAN CLASSIC LITERATURE VOLUMES, PUBLISHED BY FOREIGN LANGUAGES PUBLISHING HOUSE, MOSCOWTwo Russian Classic Literature Volumes, Published by Foreign Languages Publishing House, Moscow,