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A SOVIET PORCELAIN VASE WITH PORTRAIT OF MAXIM GORKY AFTER ISAAK BRODSKY (RUSSIAN 1884-1939), DOVBYSHSKIY PORCELAIN FACTORY, DOVBYSH, 1949-1955of ovoid form with slightly everted lip, the body decorated with a red-orange band featuring khohloma-inspired floral motifs and gilt details, centered with a half-length portrait of the writer Maxim Gorky after a 1937 painting by Isaak Brodsky within an oval wreath frame, blue overglaze factory mark under base; height: 25 cm (9 7/8 in.)LITERATUREOda k radosti / Ode to Joy (Moscow: Pinakotheke, 2008), p. 419, no. 343 (illustrated) CONDITIONThe vase is in excellent original condition with no issues or signs of restoration to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALEXANDER SAMOKHVALOV (RUSSIAN 1894-1971)On the Bus, 1970 oil on canvas 90 x 102 cm (35 1/2 x 40 1/8 in.) signed, dated and titled on verso EXPERTISEAccompanied by a certificate of expertise from E. Petrova, State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, 2007LITERATUREL. Zinger, Alexander Samokhvalov (Moscow: Sovetsky khudozhnik, 1982) (illustrated)LOT NOTES Alexander Samokhvalov, one of the foremost representatives of the Leningrad school of painting, began his artistic career in 1914 at the Higher Art School at the Imperial Academy of Arts, where he studied under Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin. Unlike many of his peers at the academy and the Mir iskusstva circle, such as Eugene Lanceray, Anna Ostroumova-Lebedeva, or Alexander Osmerkin, in the late 1920s Samokhvalov enthusiastically embraced the development of Socialist Realism for which he is remembered. As in his most recognizable work - Girl in a Football Shirt, awarded the gold medal at the International Art Fair in Paris (which also exhibited Pablo Picasso's Guernica) - his paintings from the 1930s often showcase the first generation of Soviet women as the face of modernity and strength.At first glance, the present painting, made in the year before Samokhvalov's death, appears divergent from the youthful athletic heroism associated with his oeuvre. Here, instead, the painter balances an illustration of working-class Soviet society with an introspective group portrait. The tightly cropped scene, while taking place among supposed strangers, is both a highly intimate and dynamic one. The expressions of the passengers - like the faraway gaze of the blonde man facing the viewer, or of the woman occupying the center left of the painting, or the man beside her glancing upward (as if about to start a conversation) - are oblique yet lively. Each is perpetually at the brink of action: take the woman in the lower right, hands placed on the handle of the seat in front, perhaps ready to disembark, or the one in a striped headscarf, lips questioningly parted.The legible dramatic narrative and typology of early Soviet painting is adapted here to a microcosmic snapshot of daily life, punctuated by an etherial ambiance awarded by the rain-blurred windows. Awash in hazy mauves and umbers, the bus interior, at Samokhvalov's hands, transforms into a meditative landscape. Indeed, public transit, that cornerstone of modern life, has long served as an artist's ideal venue for the convergence of public and private, interior and exterior. From the Socialist Realist subway scenes of the 1930s to the photorealistic paintings of Semen Faibisovich, the Russian painting tradition has never been able to abandon the hidden poetic potential of the day-to-day traveler.CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall good condition. Inspection under UV light shows scattered areas of retouching, the largest one being a vertical repair, possibly to a tear, along the upper left corner, approximately 30 cm (12 in.) long, and to the center of the beige coat. No more than 5% of the canvas is inpainted.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

VLADIMIR UMANSKY (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN B.1948)Old Riga oil on panel 58.5 x 58.5 cm (23 x 23 in.) signed lower left; signed, dated and titled on verso, with studio label CONDITIONObserved in frame, the painting appears in excellent condition with no issues to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

VLADIMIR UMANSKY (RUSSIAN-AMERICAN B.1948)Lilacs oil on panel 100 x 80 cm (39 3/8 x 31 1/2 in.) [sight] signed lower left; signed, dated and titled on verso, with studio label CONDITIONObserved in frame, the painting appears in excellent condition with no issues to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

BORIS KUSTOV (RUSSIAN 1912-1989)Lenin Reading Pravda, 1970 oil on canvas board 79 x 100 cm (31 1/8 x 39 3/8 in.) signed and dated lower right LOT NOTESThe painting is based on a widely-circulated photographic portrait of Lenin taken on October 16, 1918 by Petr Adolfovich Otsup (1883-1963), which became one of several canonical depictions of the Soviet leader. CONDITIONObserved in frame, the painting is in overall good condition, besides some surface mold at the upper paint layer. Inspection under UV light reveals no apparent signs of restoration.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ANDREI TUTUNOV (RUSSIAN B. 1928)Woman with Iron, 1974 oil on canvas 69.5 x 89 cm (27 3/8 x 35 in.) signed and dated lower left CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good condition. No issues apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

VICTOR CHULOVICH (RUSSIAN 1922-1994)In the Forest by a Fallen Tree, 1951 oil on board 20.2 x 28.5 cm (8 x 11 1/4 in) siged, dated and titled on verso PROVENANCELazare Gallery, Charles City, Virginia CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition. Fine crease to the upper right corner. Otherwise, no issues apparent to naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

YURI ZVEZDKIN (RUSSIAN 1928-1994)Olga from Village Kasharion, 1956 oil on board 28.1 x 23 cm (11 x 9 in) signed, dated and titled on verso PROVENANCELazare Gallery, Charles City, Virginia CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition, without any issues apparent to naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

IVAN SOROKIN (RUSSIAN 1922-2004)Moldavian Girl, 1957 oil on panel 22.5 x 22.5 cm (8 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.) signed and dated lower right; signed, dated and titled on verso PROVENANCELazare Gallery, Charles City, Virginia CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition, without any issues apparent to naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

IVAN SOSHNIKOV (RUSSIAN, B. 1914)Katya oil on canvas 77 x 62 cm (30 1/4 x 24 3/8 in.) signed lower left and titled on verso CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in age-appropriate condition. Partly detached from the frame. Areas of craquelure are visible throughout. Otherwise, no other issues apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

LEONID STEELE (RUSSIAN 1921-1999)Seated Woman, 1958 oil on canvas 77.5 x 64 cm (30 1/2 x 25 1/4 in.) signed and dated on verso CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall good condition. Areas of craquelure are visible on the left side. Otherwise, no significant issues to report. N.B. Not viewed under UV light. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

IVAN SANDYREV (RUSSIAN 1932-2002)By the Mirror , 1976 oil on canvas 97 x 97 cm (38 1/4 x 38 1/4 in.) signed and dated lower right, titled on verso CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good condition. No issues apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ADOLPH ALEKSEEV (RUSSIAN 1934-2000)Russian Tank, 1961 watercolor and felt tip pen on paper 29.2 x 41.8 cm (11 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.) signed, dated and titled on verso CONDITIONObserved out of the frame, the painting appears in excellent original condition, with some minor toning to the paper conistent with age. One horizontal tear to the right edge, 15 mm in length. Otherwise no issues to report.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

NIKOLAI KOZLOV (RUSSIAN B. 1942)Trinity Sunday oil on panel 47.5 x 58 cm (18 3/4 x 22 7/8 in) signed lower left PROVENANCELazare Gallery, Charles City, Virginia CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition, without any issues apparent to naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

NIKOLAI KOZLOV (RUSSIAN B. 1942)Self Portrait, 1995 oil on canvas 50.5 x 41.2 cm (19 7/8 x 16 1/4 in) signed lower right; signed, dated and titled on verso PROVENANCELazare Gallery, Charles City, Virginia CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition, without any issues apparent to naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

MIKHAIL KUGACH (RUSSIAN B.1939)The Old Bridge, 1997 oil on canvas 69.5 x 50 cm (27 3/8 x 19 3/4 in) signed lower right; signed, dated and titled on verso PROVENANCELazare Gallery, Charles City, Virginia CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition, without any issues apparent to naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

MIKHAIL KUGACH (RUSSIAN B.1939)Spring Day, 2004 oil on panel 26 x 38.5 cm (10 1/4 x 15 1/8 in.) signed lower right; signed, dated and titled on verso PROVENANCELazare Gallery, Charles City, Virginia CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition. Small area of discoloration upper left corner. Otherwise, no other issues apparent to naked eye.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

NIKOLAI DUBOVIK (RUSSIAN B. 1960)Colomna, 2000 oil on canvas 40 x 31.5 cm (15 3/4 x 12 3/8 in) signed lower right; aigned, dated and titled on verso PROVENANCELazare Gallery, Charles City, Virginia CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition, without any issues apparent to naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ILYA YATSENKO (RUSSIAN B. 1975)Old Town Sighnaghi, 2000-2001 oil on canvas 75.5 x 90.5 cm (29 3/4 x 35 5/8 in.) signed and dated lower right PROVENANCELazare Gallery, Charles City, Virginia CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall good original condition. Canvas slightly loose on stretcher.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

KOMAR AND MELAMID (RUSSIAN B. 1943 and B. 1945) Stalin plaster height: 76 cm (29 7/8 in.) signed on base PROVENANCEAcquired from the artists by the present ownerLITERATUREThe New York Times, "Two Soviet Emigres Whose Art Is Overlaid with Irony," January 29, 1984, section 2, p. 25 (illustrated)LOT NOTESThe present work is closely related to the 1986 Stalin Monument at The Hague, featuring an oversize bust of the Soviet dictator enclosed in a phone booth. The sculpture also makes an appearance in the artists' 1982-1983 painting Natasha with Bust of Stalin (part of a series heavily influenced by the Stalinist Empire style and the aesthetics of Georges de La Tour), which pictures a nude woman seated in the dark, as if in prayer, holding up a candlestick to illuminate Stalin's features. CONDITIONBeyond some surface dirt and a nick to the center of the right cheek, the sculpture appears in excellent original condition with no issues to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

GRISHA BRUSKIN (RUSSIAN B. 1945)Step Forward, 2003bronze with green patina overall height: 120 cm (47 1/4 in.), dimensions of base: 52.5 x 52.5 cm (20 5/8 x 20 5/8 in.) signed, inscribed with edition number 1/3 and stamped with SALVADORI ARTE foundry mark on verso basePROVENANCEAcquired directly from the artist, 2003 CONDITIONThe sculpture appears in excellent original condition with no issues to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

LEONID SOKOV (RUSSIAN 1941-2018)Lenin and Calder, 1994 bronze and painted metal height of the bronze: 38 cm (15 in.) signed, dated and inscribed with edition number 2/6 on base PROVENANCEAcquired directly from the artist by the present ownerEXPERTISEAccompanied by a copy of the confirmation letter from the artist, 2002. (Copy available upon request)EXHIBITEDLeonid Sokov. Collected Works, Freedman Gallery, New York, 2002 CONDITIONN.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

LEONID SOKOV (RUSSIAN 1941-2018)Lenin and Gorbachev, 1990 print and gold leaf on paper full sheet measuring 90 x 63.5 cm (35 3/8 x 25 in.) signed and dated lower right, inscribed with edition A.P. lower left PROVENANCEAcquired directly from the artist by the present owner CONDITIONObserved in frame, the print is in overall very good original condition. It is laid down on paper, the lower left corner is lifting slightly. Mounted with tape to the verso. The artist has disguised the join in the two lower corners with pencil. The upper edge is uneven and the sheet is undulating slightly. The two top corners slightly worn. Several minor surface scratches and losses to the gold leaf. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ERNST NEIZVESTNY (RUSSIAN 1925-2016)Pillars of Hercules oil on canvas 101.5 x 76 cm (40 x 29 7/8 in.) signed upper left PROVENANCEPrivate Collection, NY, for over 25 yearsThence by descent CONDITIONObserved in frame, the painting appears in excellent original condition. Some minor surface scuffs and dirt along the perimeter. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ERNST NEIZVESTNY (RUSSIAN 1925-2016)Machine Man bronze height: 57 cm (20 in.) signed lower right and lower left verso, as well as inscribed with edition 1/9 on verso LOT NOTESAn identical sculpture is illustrated in Chagall graphics. Neizvestny. drawings for sculpture (London: Grosvenor Gallery, 1965), ex. cat., [second to last page], illustrated (Figs. 1-2) CONDITIONThe sculpture appears in excellent original condition with no issues to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ERNST NEIZVESTNY (RUSSIAN 1925-2016)Mechanical Head felt tip marker on paper 40.5 x 58 cm (16 x 22 7/8 in.) signed lower left CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall good condition. Signs of water damage in two areas around the nose and hear. Some discoloration on the upper corners from hanging.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

VLADIMIR NEMUKHIN (RUSSIAN 1925-2016)The Player. Dedicated to F.M. Dostoyevsky, 1971 acrylic and mixed media on canvas 101.5 x 83.5 cm (40 x 32 7/8 in.) signed and dated lower center; signed, dated and titled on verso CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall good original condition. Light surface dirt and scuffing to the upper right. Deep but fine abrasion at the upper left, as apparent in photographs, with limited craquelure in that area. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

EVGENY RUKHIN (RUSSIAN 1943-1976)Composition with Rooster, 1970 acrylic and mixed media on canvas 99.5 x 96 cm (39 1/4 x 37 3/4 in) signed and dated lower right, labeled on verso PROVENANCESotheby's, New York, October 7, 2010, lot 150 CONDITIONN.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

LEV MESHBERG (RUSSIAN 1933-2007)Triptych with a Painting in an Interior, 2005 oil on canvas overall dimensions:129 x 237 cm (50 3/4 x 93 1/4 in.) signed and dated lower right PROVENANCEFamily of the artist CONDITIONThe works is in excellent original condition, without any issues apparent to naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALEXANDER NEY (RUSSIAN B. 1939)Skull, 2005 clay height: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.) signed, dated and marked with copyright symbol under base CONDITIONThe sculpture is in excellent original condition with no significant issues or signs of restoration apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALEXANDER NEY (RUSSIAN B. 1939)Elongated Head, 2000 white clay height: 24 cm (9 1/2 in.) signed, dated and marked with copyright symbol under base CONDITIONThe sculpture is in excellent original condition with no significant issues or signs of restoration apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALEXANDER NEY (RUSSIAN B. 1939)Skull, 2006 white clay height: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.) signed, dated and marked with copyright symbol under base CONDITIONThe sculpture is in excellent original condition with no significant issues or signs of restoration apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALEXANDER NEY (RUSSIAN B. 1939)Long Female Head with Elaborate Hairstyle, 2009 white clay height: 34 cm (13 3/8 in.) signed, dated and marked with copyright symbol under base CONDITIONN.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALEXANDER NEY (RUSSIAN B. 1939)Flat Man, 2007 white clay height: 42 cm (16 1/2 in.) signed, dated and marked with copyright symbol under base CONDITIONThe sculpture is in excellent original condition with no significant issues or signs of restoration apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALEXANDER NEY (RUSSIAN B. 1939)Woman's Head, 1990 white clay height: 22 cm (8 5/8 in.), length: 28.5 cm (11 1/4 in.) signed, dated and marked with copyright symbol under base CONDITIONBeyond some surface dirt, the sculpture is in excellent original condition with no significant issues or signs of restoration apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALEXANDER NEY (RUSSIAN B. 1939)Man in a Hat, 2004 white clay height: 22.8 cm (9 in.) signed and dated under base CONDITIONThe sculpture is in excellent original condition with no significant issues or signs of restoration apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALEXANDER NEY (RUSSIAN B. 1939)Throne Man, 2006 white clay 27.5 (h) x 13.7 (w) x 7.5 (d) cm (10 7/8 x 5 3/8 x 3 in.) twice signed, dated and marked with copyright symbol under base CONDITIONThe sculpture is in excellent original condition. Some cracks to the indentations endemic to the firing process. Light surface scuffs apparent upon close inspection. Otherwise, no significant issues or signs of restoration apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALEXANDER NEY (RUSSIAN B. 1939)Throne Woman, 2006 white clay 28 (h) x 13 (w) x 7 (w) cm (11 x 5 1/8 x 2 3/4 in.) signed, dated and marked with copyright symbol under base CONDITIONThe sculpture is in excellent original condition. Some cracks to the indentations endemic to the firing process. Otherwise, no significant issues or signs of restoration apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALEXANDER NEY (RUSSIAN B. 1939)Two Girls acrylic on canvas 152 x 121.5 cm (59 7/8 x 47 7/8 in.) CONDITIONN.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

A GROUP OF THREE ABSTRACT DRAWINGS BY LEONID LAMM (RUSSIAN 1928-2017)comprising:a) There, 1970, acrylic on paper board, 64 x 43 cm (25 1/4 x 16 7/8 in.), monogrammed and dated lower rightb) There Here, 1970, pastel, pencil and ink on paper laid on paper board, 64.5 x 44 cm (25 3/8 x 17 3/8 in.), monogrammed and dated lower right, titled on versoc) Flying Man, 1970, pastel, pencil and ink on paper, 49.5 x 64 cm (19 1/2 x 25 1/4 in.), monogrammed and dated lower rightPROVENANCEThe Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, DurhamCONDITIONa) Unframed, the work is in overall very good condition. Areas of discoloration throughout. There is creasing to the lower-left corner. The sheet is partly attached to the mount.b) Unframed, the work is in overall very good condition. Areas of discoloration around top and lower right corners. The top left and lower right corners show minor signs of wear. The sheet is partly attached to the mount. c) Unframed, the work is in overall good condition. Areas of discoloration throughout. Signs of glue around the perimeter from framing.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

A GROUP OF THREE FIGURATIVE DRAWINGS BY LEONID LAMM (RUSSIAN 1928-2017)comprising:a) Love and Fun (series), 1965, pen and ink on paper laid on paper board, 21.5 x 16.5 cm (8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.), monogrammed and dated lower rightb) Abstract Figure of a Man, 1965, pen and ink on paper laid on paper board, 40 x 27.5 cm (15 3/4 x 10 7/8 in.), monogrammed and dated lower rightc) Couple (Process), 1968, color pencil and pastel on paper mounted on paper board, 43 x 61.5 cm (16 7/8 x 24 1/4 in.), monogrammed and dated upper leftPROVENANCEThe Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, DurhamCONDITIONa) Unframed, the work is in overall very good condition. Minor foxing on the upper left and lower right corners. Minor foxing on the top of the sheet. The sheet is partly glued to the paper board.b) Unframed, the work is in overall good condition. Areas of foxing on the top of the sheet. Some discoloration throughout. Water stains on the bottom of the sheet. Signs of glue around the perimeter from framing. Minor paper scratch on lower right corner.Unframed, the sheet is in overall good age-appropriate original condition, any issues not affecting the image. Minor discoloration and signs of wear around the perimeter. Creasing on upper and lower left corners. Minor creases on the right side of the sheet. The sheet is mounted to the mat with tape along the perimeter on verso. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

MIKHAIL CHEMIAKIN (RUSSIAN B. 1943)Mozart and Salieri, 1988 pastel on paper 110 x 76 cm (43.3 x 29.9 in.) signed, dated and inscribed "N.Y." lower left EXHIBITEDForbidden Art: The Postwar Russian Avant-Garde, February 1998-April 2002The exhibition traveled to:Pasadena, ArtCenter College of Design, Alyce de Roulet Williamson Gallery, February 22 - May 3, 1998Moscow, The State Tretyakov Gallery, May 15 - June 15, 1999St. Petersburg, The State Russian Museum, February 12 - April 4, 1999Oxford, Ohio, Miami University Art Museum, November 2 - December 12, 1999Brighton, Massachusetts, Boston College, McMullen Museum of Art, October 15 - December 10, 2000Gainesville, University of Florida, Samuel P. Harm Museum of Art, April 12 - July 3, 2005Laramie, University of Wyoming Art Museum, September 8 - November 18, 2007St. Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College, Hillstrom Museum of Art, September 3 - November 10, 2008 CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work in in excellent original condition with no issues apparent to the naked eye.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

MIKHAIL CHEMIAKIN (RUSSIAN B. 1943)Phantom of Death, 1985 collage and goauche on paper 49.5 x 35 cm (19 1/2 x 13 3/4 in.) signed and dated lower left LITERATUREMIHAIL CHEMIAKIN. vol. II: Transformations, New York Period (New York: Mosaic Press, 1986), p. 166 (illustrated), the catalogue sold along with the workCONDITIONObserved in frame, the work appears in very good condition. As apparent in photographs, some dirt to areas at the perimeter (such as the upper left corner and right center edge). N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

MIKHAIL CHEMIAKIN (RUSSIAN B. 1943)La Luge (Sledge), 1976 lithograph image [including black border]: 50.5 x 44 cm (19 7/8 x 17 3/8 in.) signed lower right, inscribed with edition number 9/250 lower left CONDITIONObserved in frame, crisp, bright impression with no apparent issues. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

OLEG TSELKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1934)Demonstration, 1976 etching 30 x 21 cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)[plate] signed, dated and inscribed with edition 90/100 CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work appears in overall excellent original condition. Minor waviness apparent to the sheet. Very light scattered foxing overall. Otherwise, no significant issues or signs of restoration apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

HENRY KHUDYAKOV (RUSSIAN B. 1930)I Love NY, 1982-1996 mixed media on cardboard 50.5 x 75.5 cm (19 7/8 x 29 3/4 in.) signed and dated lower right; signed, dated and titled on verso CONDITIONCardboard is laid down to the foam board. Dents to the corners. Otherwise no issues to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

MIKHAIL TARKHANOV (RUSSIAN 1888-1962)A Set of Three Colorful Abstracts mixed media drawings various sizes: smallest 24 x 31 cm (9 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.), largest 44 x 30 cm (17 3/8 x 11 3/4 in.) 2 dated lower left, 1/3 signed and dated lower right PROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESThis lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum. CONDITIONUnframed, each work is in overall very good condition. Minor signs of wear around the perimeter. No other issues to report.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

MIKHAIL TARKHANOV (RUSSIAN 1888-1962)A Set of Ten Abstractions mixed media drawings mixed media drawings various sizes: smallest 26 x 37.8 cm (10 1/4 x 14 7/8 in.), largest 42.5. x 60.5 cm (16 3/4 x 23 7/8 in.) 3/10 signed on verso PROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESThis lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum. CONDITIONUnframed, each work is in overall good condition. Minor signs of wear around the perimeter. Of the works has two major tears on both sides. No other issues to report. Two works have major creasing in the center from folding, with some areas of discoloration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

MIKHAIL TARKHANOV (RUSSIAN 1888-1962)A Set of Four Organic Abstractions mixed media drawings various sizes: smallest 29.5 x 40.7 cm (11 5/8 x 16 in.), largest: 31 x 47 cm (12 1/4 x 18 1/2 in.) 1/4 signed and dated on verso PROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESThis lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum. CONDITIONN.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

MIKHAIL TARKHANOV (RUSSIAN 1888-1962)A Set of Four Organic Abstractions mixed media drawings various sizes: smallest 35.5 x 25 cm (14 x 9 7/8 in.), largest 38 x 54.5 cm (15 x 21 1/2 in.) 1/4 dated on verso PROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESThis lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum. CONDITIONUnframed, each work is in overall very good condition. Minor signs of wear around the perimeter. Two drawings have two tears on the edges.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

NIKOLAI LIEBERICH (RUSSIAN 1828-1883)Killed Deer, ca. 1865 bronze with brown-green patina length: 29 cm (11 3/8 in.) stamped with Fabr. C.F. Woerffel foundry mark under base CONDITIONN.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

MIKHAIL TARKHANOV (RUSSIAN 1888-1962)A Set of Ten Linear Asbtractions mixed media drawings various sizes: smallest 25.7 x 34.6 cm (10 1/8 x 13 5/8 in.), largest 30.3 x 42.6 cm (11 7/8 x 16 3/4 in.)PROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESThis lot comes from the collection of Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015), who fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum. CONDITIONUnframed, each work is in overall very good condition. Minor signs of wear around the perimeter. One of the works has two major tears on both sides. No other issues to report.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

AN AUTOGRAPH COPY OF THE ALBUM SARYAN, 1968MARTIROS SARYAN (ARMENIAN 1880-1972), artist, ALEXANDER KAMENSKY (RUSSIAN 1922-1992), author, SARYAN (Moscow: Sovetskiy khudozhnik, 1968). 4to (287 x 272 mm). 144 pp. With original dustjacket. Illustrated with 54 tipped-in illustrations of Saryan's paintings. Dedicated and dated 1974 by Saryan on the title page in red pencil: Dorogomu / Solomonu / Aleksandrovu v znak / uvazheniya i .../ v Armenii / Arbali... / 3/v 74 / Yerevan [Dear Solomon / Aleksandrov as a sign of / respect and ... / in Armenia CONDITIONOverall very good condition. The interior pages and plates in excellent condition with minimal issues. Light wear to the spine. Dust jacket torn, soiled and creased on verso. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALEXEY SUKHOVETSKY (RUSSIAN B. 1953)Spring at the Novodevichy Monastery, 2007 oil on canvas 56 x 71 cm (22 x 28 in) signed lower right; signed, dated and titled on verso PROVENANCELazare Gallery, Charles City, Virginia CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition, without any issues apparent to naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

A BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A FALCONER, CAST AFTER THE MODEL BY EVGENY NAPS (RUSSIAN 19TH-20TH CENTURY)Falconer bronze with medium brown patina height including base: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.) signed on base CONDITIONBeyond some surface dirt and verdigris, no serious issues apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

VASILY GRACHEV (RUSSIAN 1831-1905)Soldier Taking Aim, 1877 bronze with brown patina length: 22 cm (8 5/8 in.) signed, dated and stamped with C.F. Woerffel foundry mark lower center, with 10-year Ministry of Finance patent seal on verso weight: 2.85 kg (6.28 lbs) CONDITIONThe bronze appears in overall excellent original condition. Beyond some light overal verdigris and a pair of small dents to the cap, no issues or signs of restoration apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

A PAIR OF SERIGRAPHS BY ERTE [ROMAIN DE TIRTOFF] (RUSSIAN-FRENCH 1892-1990)Divas in Beaded Customes with Peacock Feathers serigraph 90 x 66 cm (35 3/8 x 26 in.) each signed lower right, inscribed with edition number 29/300 lower left CONDITIONObserved in frame, crisp, bright impression with no apparent issues or signs of restoration apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

ALBERT MIRZOIAN (RUSSIAN B. 1940)Flute Player, 2000 oil on canvas 59 x 49 cm (23 1/4 x 19 1/4 in.) signed lower right, titled and dated on verso CONDITIONObserved in frame, the works is in very good original condition. No issues or repairs apparent to the naked eye.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

NIKOLAI DUBOVIK (RUSSIAN B. 1960)Etude with a Red Building, 2003 oil on canvas 23 x 30 cm (9 x 11 3/4 in.) signed lower right; signed, dated and titled on verso PROVENANCELazare Gallery, Charles City, Virginia CONDITIONObserved in frame, the work is in overall very good original condition, without any issues apparent to naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

MARC CHAGALL (RUSSIAN-FRENCH 1887-1985)Arrival of Dionysophanes from Daphnis and Chloe, published by Teriade, Paris, printed by Mourlot, Paris, 1961 lithograph on wove Arches France paper image: 42 x 32.5 cm (16 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.) signed lower right, inscribed with edition number 12/60 lower left (there is also a book edition of 250)PROVENANCESwann Galleries, New York, March 5, 2009, lot 92Acquired at the above by the present ownerLITERATUREMourlot 344; Cramer 46 CONDITIONObserved in frame, crisp, bright impression with no apparent issues. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.