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Aleksander Isaakovich Rusakov, 1898-1952
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Aleksander Isaakovich Rusakov
- Street Workers
oil on canvas, double-sided
- 68.5 by 58.75cm., 27 by 23in.
Provenance
The Artist, St. Petersburg
Yuri Alexandrovich Rusakov, Son of the artist, St. Petersburg, acquired in 1989
Roy Miles, London
Exhibited
Roy Miles Gallery 'Russian Art Summer Exhibition' June 1989
Literature
M Guerman, Alexander Rusakov, Sovietsky Khudozhnik 1989, Catalogue 287 Roy Miles Gallery 'Russian Art Summer Exhibition' June 1989 Ex.Cat. (illustrated) Russian Art 1920's-1930's. Kit Art Publishing Moscow. 2006 p.27 (illustrated)
Condition
Original canvas. A few lines of craquelure in the top left and some media staining to the lower left. Examination under UV light reveals a few flecks of retouching in places.
Held in a gold painted wooden frame. Unexcamined out of frame.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
In addition to scenes of yachts on the Neva, streets and courtyards, Alexander Isaakovich Rusakov is known for his townscapes depicting workers at their everyday activities. His bold colours and forms show the influence of the great European masters of this time such as Matisse, Cezanne, and Marke. The varied colour palette is reminiscent of the European post-Impressionists, while the subject matter is more typical to Russian landscapes. Street Workers was executed in 1933-34.