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Lot 0035: RUSSIAN SOVIET WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY YURI PIMENOV

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Yuri Ivanovich Georgy Pimenov, Russian, Soviet era, 1903 to 1977, watercolor painting on paper, At the Textile Factory, depicting a scene with workers, an original maquette for the publishers illustrated cover of Krasnaya Gazeta, Red Newspaper, Red Panorama. No. 39 of September 27, 1929. Signed with a monogram lower right. Titled upper to the center. Yuri Pimenov is known for Propaganda figures and genre painting, and set design. Yuri Pimenov was a painter, graphic, and theatre set design artist. His painting subjects were portraits, figure, landscape, genre, still life and Soviet propaganda. The numerous subjects covered in Pimenovs work are associated with everyday Moscow life. A peoples artist of the USSR, he was a Full Member of the Academy of Arts of the USSR, and Laureate of the Lenin and State Awards of the USSR. In the 1920s, Pimenov participated in the Society for Easel Paintings activities. One of a kind artwork.

Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
Overall size: Image 12 x 8 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

August 26th, 2023

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$1,664.00