A finely produced Christie's catalogue comprising 274 lots (numbered 1001-1274) meticulously described and profusely illustrated by numerous highest quality color photographic reproductions. with estimates given in British pounds, US dollars and Euros.
Lots presented include some magnificent Russian Orthodox icons from 16th-19th century; as well as a superb selection of paintings and drawings of many distinguished 19th-20th century Russian artists (many from the Avant Garde) including M. DOBUZHINSKY (represented by as many as 24 lots!), M. SARYAN, P. KUSTODIEV, K. KOROVIN, P. KONCHALOVSKY, L. BAKST, N. BENUA [BENOIS], L. PURYGIN, A. PLASTOV, O. RABIN, P. CHMAROV, N. KOGAN, I. PUNI, V. NEMUKHIN, V. KALININ, O. TSELKOV, M. SHEMYAKIN (CHEMIAKIN), etc; and several sculptures of E. NEIZVESTNY.
Includes Index of artists at the end of catalog.
Format:
190 pp.; bound in illustrated wrappers; large quarto format: 266 mm x 212 mm. Illustrated 'end-papers'.
Profusely illustrated with color photographs of the lots described (including some full-page illustrations).
Condition:
Fine. Like new.
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