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LEONID PURYGIN | Blue Pipa
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Blue Pipa
- oil on board
- Board: 48 1/2 by 55 1/2 in., 123 by 141cm
- Framed: 52 3/4 by 59 1/2 in., 134 by 151cm
signed in Cyrillic and inscribed 'N19906' l.r.; further dedicated in Cyrillic on the reverseoil on boardLeonid Purygin is one of the more enigmatic and unconventional figures of this period. The son of a teacher and director of a toy factory, Purygin became a self-taught artist and a key representative of the ‘Art Brut’ movement. Surrounded by the magical world of toys from early childhood and inspired by Russian folk art, the artist developed a distinctive style populated by fantastic characters. He moved to New York in 1989 where he was represented by Eduard Nakhamkin Gallery.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Condition
The board appears sound. There is a layer of light surface dirt. There is a chip to the sky in the upper left edge with associated paint loss. There is a small area of media staining in the lower right area of the two small figures. Held in a blue and white original painted wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.