The attention of collectors will feature rare works of Nikolai Fechin, Mikhail Nesterov, Alexander Volkov, Boris Grigoriev, and decorative Faberge masterpieces

This fall, Christie's will continue to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Russian trade, which take place in 1972. At the auction of "outstanding Russian art" to be held on November 26, the attention of collectors will be presented 415 different works of art - from the spectacular scenery and sensual portraits to fine examples of decorative art, including more than 60 works of Faberge, many of which have an imperial provenance. The undisputed favorite of the auction is a recently discovered portrait by Nikolai Fechin (1881-1955), which was not presented to the public since 1913 (estimate: £ 0.8-1.2 million) .

Nikolai Fechin Portrait of Mademoiselle Podbelskaya oil on canvas, 80.7 x 77,5 Christie's. 26.11.2012 Estimate: 0,8-1,2 million pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

Despite the diversity of their talent in the first place was a portrait . Despite the fact that America was created many important works, though the work of the "Russian period" (1910-1923) more prized among collectors and appear at auction rare. The vast majority of portraits of this period is distinguished spontaneous free and vigorous brushstrokes.

Until recently, this pattern has remained known only to researchers to reproduce in publications in 1914, and by references to the archive of the artist, which makes This portrait of finding truly museum quality. Depicted in the portrait of Natalia Podbelskaya presumably who studied at the Kazan Art School, has been a favorite model of the artist. There are only three of her portrait by Fechin, two open-air sketch (in the collections of the Bashkir Art Museum. Mikhail Nesterov, Ufa, and the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg), and one of the artist's masterpieces, a composite portrait 1912 "The Lady in Pink "(Frye Art Museum, Seattle, WA, USA). In "Portrait of Mademoiselle Podbelskaya", written in 1912, has been fully demonstrated all the characteristics of the style of the artist, who has used a wide range of techniques, combining the smooth style of writing with expressive impasto.

Alexey Bogolyubov Night procession Yaroslavl. Around 1861-1863 Christie's. 26.11.2012 Estimate: 300-500 thousand pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

Mikhail Nesterov Two Sisters. 1923 Christie's. 26.11.2012 Estimate: 300-500 thousand pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

Other top lots of the upcoming auction of Russian art Christie's is an atmospheric landscape "Night procession in Yaroslavl" (estimate: 300-500 thousand pounds), which was written by Alexey Bogolyubov (1824-1896) after traveling along the Volga River, taken in 1861 and 1863 to draw up a guide. Also in the auction will be a symbolic work Mikhail Mikhail Nesterov (1862-1942) titled "Two Sisters" (estimate: : 300-500 thousand pounds), established in 1923. The idea of ​​the song marked the beginning of an artist lasted a decade of work on a series of superb paintings, one of which currently is in the collection of the National Art Museum of Belarus.

Konstantin Korovin berth in Gurzuf. 1917 Christie's. 26.11.2012 Estimate: 200-300 thousand pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

Alexander Volkov Mausoleums in the moonlight. 1915 Christie's. 26.11.2012 Estimate: 200-300 thousand pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

Among the paintings offered for sale deserve special mention was written in 1917, the painting Konstantin Korovin Konstantin ( 1861-1939) under the title "berth in Gurzuf" (estimate: 200-300 thousand pounds), "Portrait of Patricio Edwards' hands Boris Grigoriev (1886-1939), painted by the artist during his stay in Chile in 1928 and is estimated by experts at 300-500 thousand pounds, and a bright piece brush Alexander Volkov «Mausoleums in the moonlight" in 1915, which was presented at the first international exhibition « Alexander Volkov: sand and silk" in halls of Christie's in London in September 2012 (estimate: 200-300 thousand pounds).

Grigoriev Portrait Patricio Edwards. 1928 Christie's. 26.11.2012 Estimate: 300-500 thousand pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

MARIA Yakunchikova reflection of the inner world. 1894 Christie's. 26.11.2012 Estimate: 150-200 thousand pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

Work Yakunchikova Mary (1870-1902) «The reflection of the inner world" (estimate: 150-200 thousand pounds), written in 1894, is headed by a rare collection of 14 lots that are offered for auction from the collection of her heirs. In addition, the sale will most significant collection of works by Alexander Orlovsky (1777-1832), which, when or appear at auction, including his last self-portrait of a famous art critic. A Pole by birth, Orlovsky held a special place in the history of Russian art not only because of his amazing battle scenes, but also highly distinctive caricatures. Artistic talent was immortalized by his friend Alexander Pushkin's poem "Ruslan and Lyudmila": "Take a quick pencil /Draw, Orel, a night and sechu!»

Alexander Orlovsky Christie's. 26.11.2012 Source: Press Release Christie's

should be mentioned on the collection of graphic works Chekhonina (1878-1936), first appearing on the market. Pictures will be displayed directly from the family of the heirs of the artist (estimate individual lots range from one to eight thousand pounds).

Faberge with imperial provenance and works of applied art

The auction will be on display works of applied art, which are derived from important private collections and never before appeared on the market. The most notable group of more than 60 works by Faberge, the majority of which have interesting, and a number of works - Imperial provenance. Favorite section is the work of Faberge, which occurs from the collection of the Nobel family (250-350 thousand pounds). Nobel family is considered one of the most important clients of the firm orders from Faberge various gifts and items of a personal nature. The impressive quality of his performance and design bucket is a vivid example of the company to create a master silverware made in pseudo-recognizable style. Impressive size bucket traditional form, made in Moscow in 1909, has the stamp of Imperial Faberge brand.

Bucket. Faberge. 1909 Silver Christie's. 26.11.2012 Estimate: 250-350 thousand pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

One more item - a diamond pendant in the shape of a cross, decorated with topaz and mounted in platinum artists Fabergé (estimate: 50-70 thousand pounds). December 12, 1912 at the St. Petersburg branch of the company had acquired the Emperor Nicholas II and his wife Alexandra, paying for her 1350 rubles, most likely as a gift to the Emperor's sister - Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna. Suspension offered for auction from the family heirs of the greatest princess. In addition, the auction exhibited significant group of imperial presentation items, including the main lot is decorated with sapphire pendant, purchased the Cabinet of His Imperial Majesty on the occasion of the tercentenary of the Romanov dynasty on the Russian throne in the St. Petersburg branch of Faberge in 1913 (estimate: 20-30 thousand pounds). Another work of Faberge, bought by Nicholas II, is decorated with enamel and trimmed in gold jade jewelry box with a brand workshop of Michael Perkhin made in St. Petersburg around 1898 (estimate: 40-60 thousand pounds).

suspension cross Platinum, diamonds, topaz inlay Christie's. 26.11.2012 Estimate: 50-70 thousand pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

handle canes bicolor gold, enamel, inlaid with precious stones Faberge. Workshop Michael Perkhin Christie's. 26.11.2012 Estimate: 7-10 thousand pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

Also on the auction exhibited twelve handles for canes, the proceeds from the sale of which will go to fund the fight against lung cancer Bonnie Addario, as well as a program to fight cancer, University of California at San Francisco. In this group, special attention should be made in the workshop of Michael Perkhin inlaid with precious stones and decorated with enamel handle two-color gold (estimate: 7-10 thousand pounds). A large number of works from the private collection of the same will be offered at the New York auction Christie's, scheduled for November 30.

Also for sale will be offered a significant section of the military awards and medals, which topped the list selection Orders members of the Romanov family, which includes made of gilding silver badge and star of St. Andrew, who had never appeared on the market (estimate: 90-110 thousand pounds).

badge and star of St. Andrew Christie's. 26.11.2012 Estimate: 90-110 thousand pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

casket depicting Tobolsk on the cover and a picture of the other Siberian cities on the sides and on the basis of Silver Christie's . 26.11.2012 Estimate: 60-80 thousand pounds Source: Press Release Christie's

In addition, the auction Christie's put up six silver caskets XVIII century, decorated in engineering "niello" and formerly in a private American collection. These works are vivid proof of the highest skill of Russian craftsmen working in the technology at the time. The pearl of this group is the box with the image of Tobolsk on the cover and a picture of the other Siberian cities on the sides and on the basis of (estimate: 60-80 thousand pounds).

Source : Press Release Christie's