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Lot 0042: RUSSIAN BOOKPLATES ETCHINGS BY LEV KROPIVNITSTKY

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Lev Kropivnitsky, Russian Soviet era, 1922 to 1994, four bookplate etchings on paper depicting Figurative and Abstract scenes. The first, Ex Libris of E. Gorokhovsky, depicts a mirror portrait of a back of a lady, 1971, inscribed in the plate, to the center, dated in the plate, lower left. The second, Ex Libris of V. Yankilevsky, depicts a Surreal female nude figure, inscribed in the plate, upper right and lower left. The third, Ex Libris of V. Pivovarov, depicts a rural scene, inscribed in the plate, lower right. The fourth, Ex Libris of NB, depicts a Modernist composition with flowers, inscribed in the plate, upper to the center. Lev Evgenievich Kropivnitsky is an artist, graphic artist, and poet, one of the most important masters of the Lianozovsky group, the first of the artistic centers of Moscow unofficial art, born during the Thaw era. Modern Russian Soviet Era Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles.

Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
Overall size: (L) 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (S) 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

August 19th, 2023

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$64.00