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Lot 0151: A RUSSIAN ENVELOPE FOUND ART BY VASILY SITNIKOV

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Vasily Sitnikov (Russian, 1915-1987) found art object presenting a real used envelope with hand written comments in Russian. It was sent from Kuwait to Austria by Loudmila Asfsri in 1979. Vasily Sitnikov was a Soviet painter. He was one of the most vivid "landmark" figures of the post-war Soviet Nonconformist Art of Russia, and a living legend in Moscow artistic milieu. In 1975, Sitnikov emigrated to Austria, where he painted his masterpiece "An ancient Russian monastery defiled by a Communist propaganda center; It's winter and snow is falling". His works were displayed in prestigious museums, such as New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

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Overall condition good. Shows signs of age and wear. Refer To Photos. Sold As Is.
Framed 11 3/4" x 9 5/8" in Plate 3 1/4" x 5 1/2" in All measurements are approximate

Estimate $100.00-$150.00

Winning Bid $50.00