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THB20th C. Impressionist Painting - "Lilacs" by A. Smirnov
Lot 170
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Alexander Smirnov (Russian, b. 1947), "Lilacs", oil on canvas, 1996. Signed in red pigment on lower left and on verso in black. A large-scale Impressionist painting depicting a vase of lavender and white lilacs set on a glass countertop that reflects images of the blooms. Another possible interpretation is that those are simply additional cut blooming branches on the table, with a few blossoms and leaves hanging off the edge of the countertop - a classic device used by traditional trompe l'oeil artists whose motivation was to trick the eye with an illusory effect. This said, Smirnov's artistic style primarily reflects the tenets of Impressionism; note how he captures the essence of the scene via palette knife work and loose brushwork that conjures a sense of spontaneity and softly conveys the forms, as well as how he emphasizes light effects and embraces rich colors rather than neutral hues. Custom gilt wood frame. Size: 31.375" L x 43.375" W (79.7 cm x 110.2 cm); 40.25" L x 52.125" W (102.2 cm x 132.4 cm) framed
Alexander Smirnov (AK Savitsky) was born in Yerevan, Russia in 1957 and graduated in 1975 from Penza Art School. He also studied at the Kharkov Institute in the department of monumental painting. Smirnov is a member of the Artists Union of Russia as well as the International Art Fund. In 2009, Smirnov was awarded the Golden Order "Serving Art" International Academy of arts and culture. His works are in the Penza State Art Gallery and many private collections throughout Russia and abroad.
Provenance: private New York, USA collection
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#123375Painting is in excellent condition, signed in red pigment on the lower left, signed and dated in black on verso. Tag on verso from Chicago Conservation Center dated October, 1997 indicates that the painting was cleaned and restretched, retouched with Maimeri and Winton varnish. A few nicks to the frame.Condition
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