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Vladimir Davidovich Baranov-Rossiné
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vladimir Davidovich Baranov-Rossiné
- landscape with trees
- oil on canvas
- 59.5 by 71.5cm., 23½ by 28in.
Exhibited
Moscow, State Tretyakov Gallery, and St. Petersburg, State Russian Museum, Baranov-Rossiné, 5 June - 10 September 2002
Literature
A.Sarabianov, V.D.Baranov-Rossiné, Moscow: Trefoil Press, 2002, p.34 (illustrated)
Condition
The canvas has been strip-lined. The paint surface is a little dirty and there are a few fine lines of craquelure in places. Examination under uv reveals retouching along old stretcher marks and further spots elsewhere. Held in a modern wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Throughout his career Baranov-Rossiné was constantly changing his style of painting "as if trying to follow the ancients's advice". From 1907-1910 the artist was closely connected with the circle of Nikolai Kulbin (1868-1917) and was largely influenced by Impressionism and particularly Pointillism. Landscape with Trees corresponds with Kulbin's influences and is largely reminiscent of the work of the French Neo Impressionist Paul Signac. Baranov-Rossiné has followed Signac's theory by not mixing his colours in any way. "Each brushstroke taken as pure from the palette, remains as pure on the canvas". Unlike the techniques practiced by the Impressionists the landscape appears static and timeless due to the calculated, divisionist application of the paint. There is also a sense of fauvist influence in the harmonious tree trunks, indicating that Baranov-Rossiné was keen to show himself to be at the forefront of Russian art with his ever changing style.