The Russian Auction House will hold its third auction in Moscow

Pre-auction exhibition of selected lots will be held from 18 to 26 November in the exhibition hall of the Moscow branch of RAD in the arcade. The auction will take place on November 26, 2011

Russian auction house, announces the pre-auction exhibition in Moscow. More than 200 works included in the auction catalog November 26, 2011, will be presented in the exhibition hall of the Moscow branch of RAD in the arcade with 18 to November 26, 2011.

The auction will be on display unique works of Western and Russian masters of the late XIX - XX century, as well as decorative items and jewelry. Two previous auction, organized by the auction house, held in St. Petersburg.

Organization of pre-auction exhibition and trade shows in Moscow's intention to concentrate RAD auction activities associated with works of art in the capital. Commenting on the upcoming events, Andrey Stepanenko, General Director of Russian auction house, said: "This time we decided to hold an auction in the capital. We realize the responsibility of this decision and the level of competition with which we face, and yet we know that most of the antiques market is concentrated in Moscow and no exit in this market we do not become full-fledged auction site to sell art. In addition, it is in Moscow focused all our efforts to improve Russian legislation on trafficking in cultural property, and this work is a priority is to our Moscow office. " ( Interview with Andrey Stepanenko, recorded prior to the second trading RAD and published May 26, 2011, see here . - AI .)

Nicholas Roerich At the turn.
RAD 1915. 26.11.2011
Estimate: 240-260 thousand dollars
Source: Press Release RAD

unique top- auction lot - a picture (1874-1947) «U turn" (1915). On the back of the picture a pencil entry (perhaps the author's) "Out on the frontier." However, in all sources from 1916 to the present day work is mentioned under the name "The overseas." The picture was first published in the album "Nicholas Roerich," published by " Free Art "in 1916. According to the album, at the time of publication of the picture in the collection of Roerich, the wife of the artist. From 1916 to the present situation was in a private collection in St. Petersburg, not exposed and not published. Estimate : 240-260 thousand dollars.

Krachkovskii JOSEPH Azaleas. 1902
RAD. 26.11.2011
Estimate: 750-800 thousand dollars
Source: Press Release RAD

One of the most expensive auction items - a picture Krachkovski (1854 - 1914) " Azaleas "(1902). Joseph Krachkovskii - notable representative of the Russian landscape school of the second half of the XIX century, in whose works seamlessly joined the academic traditions and realistic features. A graduate of the Imperial Academy of Arts, a student of Baron von MP Joseph Krachkovskii in 1885 received the title of Academician . The artist was a huge commercial success in life, thanks largely to demand for his work at the highest personages. In 1902, the first solo exhibition was held Krachkovski, "won a visit of Their Imperial Majesties and the Imperial and royal family." Nicholas II was purchased at the show a few of the master, who subsequently entered the collection of the Museum of Emperor Alexander III (now the State Russian Museum). The painting "Azaleas" was published in "Monthly illustrated book, published by the Imperial Society for the Encouragement of Arts," 1902. Most of the work presented in this collection have been exhibited in solo exhibition Krachkovski in the same year. Estimate: 750-800 thousand dollars.

Ivan Aivazovsky Night in the Ukraine. 1886
RAD. 26.11.2011
Estimate : 0,84-1,1 million
Source: Press Release RAD

Another top-lot auction will be rare" land "landscape Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817 - 1900), "Night in the Ukraine" (1886). Works by Aivazovsky, not related to the marine theme, very rarely appear on the market. He is known primarily as a master of seascapes, where he has no equal. In the 60s of the XIX century was often criticized by Aivazovsky that he could write only the sea. The artist, wishing to prove that his talent is universal, refers to "land scenery." During this period he created such works as "Windmills of the Ukrainian steppe at sunset", "View of St. Isaac's Cathedral in winter "," Pyramids of Giza. "In all of these" dry "works, viewers can discover features characteristic of seascapes by Aivazovsky: filigree construction perspective, romantic excitement, sophistication and transparency palette. Estimate: 0,84-1,1 million of dollars.

Dmitry Levitsky
Portrait of AA Prozorovskiy. 1779
RAD. 26.11.2011
Estimate: 630-730 thousand dollars
Source: Press Release RAD

picture will doubtless interest (1735-1822) «Portrait of A. Prozorovskiy "(1779). Levitsky - a master of the front chamber and a portrait of Catherine's era - was extremely popular during his lifetime. The artist is often called "the singer Catherine century" - he created a whole gallery of remarkable men of his time. In total, over a lifetime Levitsky wrote over 100 portraits. The appearance of his work on the art market has always becomes an event. From 1989 to the present world through auctions held only 8 of the master. Levitsky works are in major museum collections, including the State Tretyakov Gallery, State Russian Museum, Kiev Museum of Russian Art and others.

Portrait of Prince AA Prozorovskiy was written in 1779 year. Alexander Prozorovskii (1732-1809) - a prominent statesman, military leader, Senator, Field-Marshal. In the portrait Prozorovskii depicted in a general's uniform with the Order of St. George the second degree, which was granted to him November 26, 1778 for the pacification of the Crimea, and the Order of St. Andrew, he received in 1790. According to the practice of the time, in connection with the receipt of the Order in the last picture had changed.

known that the portrait was in the collections of Prince Golitsyn, Prozorovsky. However, the fate of the picture is not known. In 2009 she was sold at auction at Sotheby's. According to the provenance listed Sotheby's, the painting was purchased in 1922 by LG Birchanskim, and from 1930 was kept in the family IA Melikov. Estimate: 630-730 thousand dollars.

Konstantin Makovsky
Boyaryshnya last quarter of the XIX century
RAD. 26.11.2011
Estimate: 395-460 thousand dollars
Source: Press Release RAD

Another top lot auction - the picture Konstantin Makovsky Yegorovich (1839-1915) «Boyaryshnya." The last quarter of XIX century. Konstantin Makovsky - the famous Russian artist, author of genre works, large-scale historical and genre scenes, fashionable portraits. Makovsky stands in the works and a special genre: portraits boyaryshen. black-browed, with long drooping lashes, melancholic or provocative, in kokoshniks different shapes with ribbons, earrings, necklaces, they made a whole gallery of portraits of Russian beauties. This work is an excellent example of This portrait genre. Provenance: Sotheby's, London, November 2008. Estimate: 395-460 thousand dollars.

The auction will be on display picture Vitaly Gavrilovic Tikhov (1876-1939) «The Bathers" (1923). Tikhov graduated as an auditor Imperial Academy of Fine Arts (1904-1912). In 1912 he received the title of the artist's painting "The Bathers." In the future the author continued to work on the theme of bathers, creating a series, which is presented and painting. At a time when it was created, the skill of the artist's already reached its peak. The work is distinguished impressionistic style and the highest level of performance. His works are in the collection of timing, PAX and in private collections. Estimate: 540 - 560 thousand dollars.

Special mention deserves a unique collection Grigory Mikhailovich Levitin , which includes 42 paintings and drawings of the leading masters of twentieth century art. Gregory M. Levitin (1914-1982) - a famous collector of Leningrad, it was called Leningrad legend. The military surgeon, who became a brilliant scholar and researcher of Russian theatrical and decorative arts. The beginning of his Meeting was laid before the war, when Levitin became friends with the famous theatrical figure, translator, archivist and collector Movshenzonom and later received from him a number of first-class work early twentieth century. After the war he continued to collect the collection. According to the will, a gift to the Russian Museum were transferred to 130 paintings and more than two thousand graphic works from the collection of a collector. Levitin collection is among the largest private collections in the collections of the Russian Museum. Presented to the sale of the collection auctioned heirs of a collector.

up for auction theatrical sketches will be exhibited , Konstantin Korovin , Dobuzhinsky , Tatiana Bruni , as well as pictures Konstantin Somov , Valentin Valentin Serov , Vasily Surikov , Nicholas Roerich, Mikhail Larionov , Hildebrandt-Arbenina , Basil Chekrygin , Alexander Tischler , and others.

One of the valuable collection of lots - picture of Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947)" at Mounds on Lyubitovo "(1899). As a student Roerich became a member of the Russian Archaeological Society. Prior to 1905, he traveled every summer to archaeological exploration and excavation during which it was created many drawings and sketches. In the summer of 1899 Roerich undertook a trip to Novgorod and Pskov province, during which it was opened several graves, including those in the village Lyubitovo. Presented picture was taken during this trip, It depicts a mound found Roerich. Estimate: 12-14 thousand dollars.

Nicholas Roerich
at Mounds on Lyubitovo. 1899
RAD. 26.11.2011
Estimate: 12-14 thousand dollars
Source: Press Release RAD

Kustodiev Design for the play
Ostrovsky" The Storm ". 1918 < br /> RAD. 26.11.2011
Estimate: 16-18 thousand dollars
Source: Press Release RAD

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Another item from the collection - a sketch of scenery for a play by Alexander Ostrovsky, "The Storm", made by Boris Kustodiev (1878-1927) in 1918. Kustodiev first began working in theater in 1911 year. In 1918 he performed sketches of scenery for the intended purpose of the play by Alexander Ostrovsky, "The Storm", which premiered to have been held at the Moscow Art Theatre. The scenery and costumes perfectly convey a well-known artist merchant life, repeatedly playing them in the pictures. Estimate: 16-18 thousand dollars.

Other items from the collection of G. Levitin

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Landscape. The beginning of the XX century
RAD. 26.11.2011
Estimate: 5-7 thousand dollars
Source: Press Release RAD

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Illustration of Schiller's drama "The Robbers."
RAD 1923. 26.11.2011
Estimate: 5-7 thousand dollars
Source: Press Release RAD

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on the beach. The beginning of the XX century
RAD. 26.11.2011
Estimate: 10-12 thousand dollars
Source: Press Release RAD

works of decorative and jewelry

Perhaps one of the most interesting upcoming auction lots - Gift of Their Imperial Majesties first Olympic champion in History of Russia - N. Panin-Kolomenkin. Gift in the form of a triumphal columns, made of silver, topped ridge, made of gold, with a modest inscription "Their Majesties N. Panin-Kolomenkin", was produced at the Moscow factory Matrona Andreeva. Nikolai Kolomenkin (1872-1956), speaking at international competitions under the name of Nikolai Panin (Nicholas Panin), became the most powerful Russian figure skater in the early twentieth century. He five times champion of Russia - in 1901, 1902, 1903, 1905 and 1907. In October 1908, Nikolai Panin represented Russia at the IV Summer Olympics in London in the program are to address the Olympic Congress in 1894 included the organizers of the first winter sport - figure skating. After winning in these competitions, the athlete became the first Russian sports an Olympic champion. This gift N. Panin-Kolomenkin received a Merit of Their Imperial Majesties hands of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna. The subject is a great collectible and historical value, being both a unique relic of the Olympic movement in Russia and the personal gift of the imperial family. Estimate: 7-8 thousand dollars.

Jewelry Set" Harp. " earrings and brooch
Gold, platinum, diamonds, diamond roses
Moscow, the end of the XIX century
Faberge Firm. Master of Oscar Pill
The total weight of 19.51 grams

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