Nicolai Ivanovich Fechin Russian, American, 1881 to 1955, limited edition color lithograph on paper depicting a portrait of a woman. Circa: 1934 to 1955. Framed. Completed with an original certificated letter, dated April 29, 1970, and signed. Provenance: from the Private Portfolio Collection of Iya Fechin. Christies auction, Sale 21468, November 22, 2022, lot 148. Original paper labels on the backside. Nikolai Ivanovich Fechin is a Russian and American artist, painter, graphic artist, sculptor, carver, representative of impressionism and modernity. Born in Russia in Kazan on the banks of the Volga River, Nicolai Fechin became one of Americas foremost ethnic portrait painters during the early 20th century. Russian Portrait Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles.