A few examples of appraisal values for
TROIKA

• EASTERN EUROPEAN SCHOOL:
  EASTERN EUROPEAN SCHOOL: TROIKAEastern European School: Troika, oil on canvas; signed "T M Hoke" lower right Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. (44.5 x 69.9 cm.), Frame: 21 x 32 in. (53.3 x 81.3 cm.) Provenance: From the Pacific Palisades estate and collection of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt S. Pardee, the founder of Pardee Construction Company Condition:
• * Attributed to Boris
  * Attributed to Boris Mikhailovich Kustodiev (Russian 1878-1927) The Troika Race Through Town watercolor signed in Cryillic (lower left) 6 x 10 1/2 inches.
• *Athanasei Iwanowitsch
  *Athanasei Iwanowitsch Scheloumoff (Russian 1892-1983) Troika Racing from the Wolves oil on canvas signed A. Scheloumoff (lower right) 19 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches.
• * Z.A. Kowalskiego (19th century)
  * Z.A. Kowalskiego (19th century) Troika in the Snow 1891 oil on canvas signed Z.A. Kowalskiego (lower left) and dated (lower right) 13 x 30 inches.
• A Troika vase by Alison Brigden
  A Troika vase by Alison Brigden of cube form incised two circular and two rectangular panels 10cm (4") high
• Athanasei Scheloumoff (Russian,
  Athanasei Scheloumoff (Russian, 1912-1976) Troika Racing oil on canvas signed A. Scheloumoff (lower right) 23 5/8 x 31 5/8 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois, Sold to Benefit Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
• *Laszlo Pataky (Hungarian
  *Laszlo Pataky (Hungarian 1857-1912) Troika Wedding Procession oil on canvas signed L. Pataky (lower left) 24 x 35 1/2 inches.
• SIGNED O/C RUSSIAN TRIOKA RACING
  SIGNED O/C RUSSIAN TRIOKA RACING THROUGH L/SCAPE OIL OF CANVAS DEPICTING RUSSIAN TROIKA RACING THROUGH A LANDSCAPE, SIGNED LOWER RIGHT, 20TH CENTURY; 27"H 31"W OVERALL
• NIKOLAI SVERCHKOV (RUSSIAN
  NIKOLAI SVERCHKOV (RUSSIAN 1817-1898)NIKOLAI SVERCHKOV (RUSSIAN 1817-1898) Troika in Winter Landscape , 1849 oil on canvas 66 x 90 cm (26 x 35 3/8 in.) signed and dated lower left PROVENANCE Private Collection, New Jersey, since the 1970s Christie's, New York, April 13, 2011, lot 3 CONDITION Observed in frame, very fine and stable craquelure overall, most evident againt the dark coat jackets and hats of the men and the gray sky. Scattered losses of paint as well as light surface scuffs, such as along the upper edge. The canvas has been relined. Inspection under UV shows retouching to around 10-15% of the canvas, largely to corners. Scattered retouching to above the seated man, the sky and horses. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• FRAMED M. MIERZWINSKI (20TH C)
  FRAMED M. MIERZWINSKI (20TH C) OIL PAINTING TROIKAFramed oil on canvas painting, Troika, signed lower left M. Mierzwinski (Poland, 20th c.), sight: approx 19.5"h, 27.5"w, overall: approx 28"h, 36"w, 7.5lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. James R. Lucie, a well-known knifemaker, retired physician and author. He had a several-year waiting list of people wanting to purchase his hand-forged knives at the time of his death and at one point, had the largest collection of knives and ironwork made by William Scagel. Dr. Lucie is the author of "Scagel Handmade," published in 2010.**
• * Artist Unknown (Polish 20th
  * Artist Unknown (Polish 20th century) Troika Race oil on canvas signed illegibly (lower right) 24 x 36 1/2 inches.
• Trio of three Russian males, oil on
  Trio of three Russian males, oil on paper/board; 19 3/4" x 23 3/4"; signed Zella Dickinson lower right.
• THREE RUSSIAN AND GREEK
  THREE RUSSIAN AND GREEK ICONSThree Russian and Greek Icons
• A Group of Three Russian Zarfs 19th
  A Group of Three Russian Zarfs 19th Century and Later comprising a pierce decorated example marked for Moscow, 1889, an example with a repousse Troika scene and a silver-plate commemorative example decorated with an image of Sputnik. one example marked '84' the other two apparently unmarked 3 ozt 3 dwt weighable Height of tallest example 4 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of W.M. Bogdanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida
• G. Csapo (Hungarian, 20th
  G. Csapo (Hungarian, 20th century) winter cityscape with a troika being led through the streets oil on canvas signed lower right 15 1/2" x 19 1/2"
• AFTER LANCERAY RUSSIAN PATINATED
  AFTER LANCERAY RUSSIAN PATINATED BRONZE TROIKAEvgeni Lanceray (1875-1946) Early 20th Century. Signed in Cyrillic. The three-horse troika with a driver and family of three. Height 10 in. Length 19 in. Depth 9.5 in.
• After Vassily Yacovlevitch
  After Vassily Yacovlevitch Grachev patinated bronze figural group of a troika 20th Century signed in Cyrillic with artist's name (1831-1905 Russian) and also in Cyrillic with Woerffel foundry mark and further ''5 30'' depicting a troika with driver and two passengers with versta (mile post) to the right on a rounded rectangular black marble plinth overall
• VASILY GRACHEV (RUSSIAN
  VASILY GRACHEV (RUSSIAN 1831-1905)VASILY GRACHEV (RUSSIAN 1831-1905) Winter Troika , 1880 bronze with light brown patina dimensions: 13 x 24 cm (5 1/8 x 9 1/2 in.) signed along base CONDITION The sculpture appears in very good condition. Surface dust visible to the sculpture. With no significant issues to report otherwise. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• RUSSIAN GILT BRONZE TROIKA WITH
  RUSSIAN GILT BRONZE TROIKA WITH QUARTZ CRYSTALS Russian gilt bronze troika, drawn by a single horse with a driver holding the reins, having quartz crystals, apparently unmarked. Approximate dimensions: h. 4.75", w. 10.75", d. 3.5".
• Vasily Grachev (Russian, 1831-1905)
  Vasily Grachev (Russian, 1831-1905) Troika Group bronze signed in Cyrillic and with Fabr. C.F. Woerffel/ St. Petersbourg foundry mark Height 4 x width 10 1/2 x depth 6 3/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Southwest Florida
• * Wladyslaw T. Chemielinski (Polish
  * Wladyslaw T. Chemielinski (Polish b. 1895) Troika in the Village Winter oil on canvas signed W.T. Chmielinski (lower right) 16 1/2 x 20 inches.
• KAROLY SZEGVARY (1920 - 2002):
  KAROLY SZEGVARY (1920 - 2002): TROIKAoil on canvas, signed lower right; 28 1/2 x 46 inches; 39 1/2 x 57 inches frame Condition:
• * Artist Unknown (Polish 20th
  * Artist Unknown (Polish 20th century) Troika Ride oil on canvas signed illegibly (lower right) 20 x 24 inches.
• *A Russian Patinated Bronze Figural
  *A Russian Patinated Bronze Figural Group after Evgeny Ivanovich Naps depicting a troika scene with an izvozchik guiding a sleigh with three passengers raised on a naturalistic rectangular base with rounded corners signed E. Naps in Cyrillic and bearing a silver plaque with an inscription the underside of base cast with a double eagle crest and dated 1900. Width 21 inches.
• A Troika double egg cup 9cm
  A Troika double egg cup 9cm (3.5") high and a square vase with black roundels to each side 9cm (3.5") wide
• Wladyslaw T. Chmielinski
  Wladyslaw T. Chmielinski (Poland/Russian Federation 1911-1979) oil on canvas 'Troika in the Snow', signed lower right 20" x 28" sight size / 28" x 33.75" overall Condition: frame has nicks
• A Troika pottery ''Slab Built''
  A Troika pottery ''Slab Built'' pottery vase by Alison Brigden 6.75ins high (painted Troika mark and initials ''AB'' - circa 1977-1983)
• EASTERN EUROPEAN SCHOOL, 20TH
  EASTERN EUROPEAN SCHOOL, 20TH CENTURY, TROIKA SCENE AND VIEW OF PIAZZA, TWO GRISAILLE WATERCOLORS, LARGEST FRAMED: 17-1/4 X 19 INCHESEastern European School, 20th Century, Troika Scene and View of Piazza, Two Grisaille Watercolors, Largest Framed: 17-1/4 x 19 inches
• POLISH/RUSSIAN OIL ON CANVAS OF
  POLISH/RUSSIAN OIL ON CANVAS OF TROIKA WEDDING PARTY IN...Polish/Russian oil on canvas of troika wedding party in winter. Image 29”H. x 39.5”W., signed L.L. illegibly, ornate original frame. Painting is very dirty and needs a cleaning, very well painted. Condition: Old dirty varnish, no inpaint visible with blacklight, needs cleaning
• RUSSIAN PAINTED LACQUER PLAQUE OF A
  RUSSIAN PAINTED LACQUER PLAQUE OF A TROIKA Signed in cyrillic lr, 6 1/2 x 13 in.
• Vassili Grachev Russian bronze,
  Vassili Grachev Russian bronze, figural group with fast-moving troika , military figures and dog in sled, signed faintly in base in Cyrillic, foundry marks over signature possibly for the Woerffel Foundry, attributed to Vassili Yacovlevitch Grachev, Russian, 1831-1905, 10-1/2 x 18 x 11-1/4 in. Lacking a figure or implement in sled, dark black patina, grime, abrasion. Private Collection, South Carolina; purchased in 1959 in Leningrad (St. Petersburg), Russia
• A large Russian silver tea glass
  A large Russian silver tea glass holder in the pan Slavic style with applied troika Moscow and French transit marks.
• After Vassili Yacovlevitch
  After Vassili Yacovlevitch Grachev (Russian, 1831–1905) Late 19th/Early 20th Century Troika cast iron inscribed in Cyrillic to base Height 10 1/4 x length 20 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois
• A nineteenth century Russian
  A nineteenth century Russian quadripartite icon approx. 35 x 31 cm.
• Well detailed 19th century French
  Well detailed 19th century French image of two Eastern European figures dressed in 17th century garb in a horse-drawn troika; pencil sketch; 6 1/4" x 8 1/2"; signed upper left.
• 19th century Greek icon, The Holy
  19th century Greek icon, The Holy Trinity represented in the heavenlies with Greek inscriptions, oil and gilding on wood panel, unframed, 6-3/4 x 4-3/4 in. Craquelure, flaking of paint at edges and verso, split lower right.