Lot 35
  • 35

SERGEI ITSKO | 'Convergence on the Center' and 'Synonym of Center' [Two works]

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • Sergei Itsko
  • 'Convergence on the Center' and 'Synonym of Center' [Two works]
  • one gouache on paper, the other ink and gouache on paper
  • Sheet: 17 3/4 by 15 3/4 in., 45 by 40cm; 15 3/4 by 15 3/4 in., 40 by 40cm
both signed and titled in Cyrillic, inscribed 'Moskva' and dated '1973' on the reverseone gouache on paper, the other ink and gouache on paper

Exhibited

St Petersburg, The State Russian Museum; Moscow, The State Tretyakov Gallery; Frankfurt am Main, Städel et al., 'Nonkonformisty: vtoroy russkiy avangard 1955-1988', 1996-1997, both illustrated on p.270 of the catalogue
Ashdod, Art Museum Ashdod, 'Persecuted Art & Artists under Totalitarian Regimes in Europe During the 20th Century', 22 June - 21 September 2003, both illustrated on pp.212-213 and listed on p.279 of the catalogue
Bratislava, The Slovak National Gallery, 'Nonkonformisti. Druhá ruská avantgarda 1955-1988. Zbierka Bar-Gera', 14 November 2008 - 22 February 2009, one illustrated on p.109 and listed on p.169 of the catalogue

Condition

Convergence: There are creases to the corners with some very minor associated paint loss to the pigment. The edges are slightly uneven and show a few very small nicks. There is a light layer of surface dirt. The sheet is hinged to the mount in the corners and along the edges. Synonym: The sheet is slightly undulating. There are creases to the corners and edges as well as minor creases elsewhere. There are pinholes to the corners and edges. The edges show handling marks and a few small nicks. There are some minor areas of staining in the left half and there is a layer of light surface dirt. Both held in simple wooden frames behind plexiglass. Unexamined out of frames.
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