Lot 123
  • 123

Sergei Soudeikine

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Sergei Soudeikine
  • On the Beach
  • stamped Zorin Collection and inscribed S. Y. Soudeikine (1884-1946) ZC-758 (on the reverse)
  • watercolor and pencil on paper
  • 8 1/4 by 8 3/4 in.
  • 21 by 22 cm

Provenance

Jean Palmer Soudeikine
Zorin Collection, 1973-75
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

On paper. The sheet is a little dirty and yellowed and there are adhesive stains on the reverse. There is minor loss of pigment and discoloration to the extreme outer edges. Sold unframed.
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Catalogue Note

The present series of satirical compositions reflect on life in Russia. It was common for Soudeikine to simplify and stylize his images to look like lubki (popular prints).