3 June 2015 in London, Bonhams will present a collection of paintings and applied art, iconography

3 June 2015 in London will host the summer Russian Bonhams auction. For auction things, many of which come from private collections, — from painting the first names of the XIX–XX centuries, traditional decorative items-прикладного iskusstva@

Among the things that were previously not present at auctions, organizers called a portrait of G. G. GE in the form of Mephistopheles brush Ilya Repin, landscape with hunting scene Ivan Pohitonova, silver ladle with gold, decorated with enamel accents, made by masters 11-й Moscow Artel@

At the auction exhibited works by such masters of Russian art, Nicholas Roerich, Alexandra Exter, Zinaida Serebriakova, Vladimir Baranov-Россине, Julius Klever (calendar) and Boris Anisfeld. In the section of decorative art presents the objects created by masters of firms Faberge, Sazikov and Ovchinnikova@

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paintings

Painting by Nicholas Roerich Himalaya (estimate £250 000-300 000) was written in the last years of the artist's life, which he spent at his home in Kullu valley in the Western Himalayas (Himachal-Прадеш). This is a rare example of painting of that period, are in private hands outside of India. Master of the mountain scenery, Nicholas Roerich accurately captures the fleeting moment when the first rays of the rising sun illuminate the mountain peaks. The palette of the painting, rich shades of blue, shows how subtly the artist felt the nature surrounding him, how deep was his vision at the end of life and creative puti@

the Work of Alexandra Exter "Voilier et coquillage" (estimate £200 000-300, 000) relates to the later Paris period. The work is written in 1930-е years, when the artist was passionate about the sea theme and embodies his passion in a series of still lifes. Rejecting the abstract forms, Exter turned to the expressive possibilities of ar-деко. Presented at auction the work of a stylized boat dominates the composition of fish and sea shells. Curving plane, unobtrusive combined black and white lines that are included in dynamic interaction. Overall the composition is built and appears largely due to the symmetrical harmony of the color palette proizvedeniya@

"Portrait of G. G. GE in the form of Mephistopheles" (estimate £150 000-180 000) brush Ilya Repin captures the image of one of the most talented Russian actors of the late XIX — beginning of the XX century, of Gregory G. Gay (1868-1942). The cloak and hood rich shade of scarlet, a head tilt, eyes, lips, crooked smile, — all these details reflect the image of the actor playing one of his best roles. The work belongs to the late period of creativity of Ilya Repin; this rare find comes from a private collection and was first presented at Rinke@

Painting by Ivan Pohitonova "Landscape with hunters" (estimate £100 000-130 000), represented for the Russian bid, — a brilliant example of the rare abilities of the artist to depict in great detail the miniature scale of the scene. Pokhitonov was perhaps one of the most successful and original artists from among the emigrants, whose name for years was undeservedly forgotten in the homeland. His works are unique in that the small scale master has been amazingly accurate and accurately depict all the details of the composition, the slightest tonal gradation. The painting "Landscape with hunters" is written in favourite genre of artist. As already noted, the composition of the work strictly and precisely built, the smallest details are described with typical master thoroughness. Pokhitonov masterfully conveys an infinity nuances and strain hunting scenes. "Landscape with hunters" comes from the collection of John Michael Kaufman, one of the leading defenders of natural forests in the U.S., the author of several articles and books about the environment and a passionate art collector. Yelena harbick, international Director of Bonhams, head of Department of Russian art in new-Йорке: "recent works of Ivan Pohitonova located in the centre of attention of a certain group of collectors who collect mainly work by this artist. Presented at the Russian auctions work, artistic features and provenance flawless which will undoubtedly become one of the top-лотов upcoming auction".

works of decorative art

Silver service for punch Sazikov firm St.-Петербург) made in 1874-1875 (estimate £250 000-350 000) in traditional Russian style, — official gift presented in 1894 by a British Explorer and Navigator captain Joseph Wiggins (1832-1905) Russian Naval Ministry on behalf of the Emperor Alexander III.

Luxury gift was made in recognition of the many contributions of Joseph Wiggins in the development of trade relations between Russia and England and open transport along the Northern sea route puti@

the Russian bid will also be provided silver ladle with gilt firm, P. A. Ovchinnikov (Moscow, 1898-1908, estimate £150 000-250 000) — one of the largest manufacturers of decorative objects-прикладного of art made of silver, decorated with cloisonne enamel in the Russian style. A large size, the richness of decoration with the use of semi-precious stones indicate that this item was made by special Takasu@

With an estimate of £60 000-90 000 presented for auction made by masters 11-й Moscow Artel presentation silver ladle with gilt and cloisonné enamel (1908-1917). It is a sophisticated décor and the finest attention to detail. Elegant shape bucket shape reminds of ancient castles and Viking ships. At the bottom of the ladle has an engraved monogram, indicating that the bucket was a gift of the Morozov family, one of the most powerful merchant dynasties Moskvy@

Pre-auction exhibition will be open from 31 may to 3 yuna@

Источник: press-релиз auction house Bonhams