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A carved ivory Crucifix - France, late 18th / early 19th Century; ; standing on a gilt wood plinth base. 39 cm, 15 23?64 in high overall, base 13.5 x 7 cm, 5 5?16 x 2 3?4 in, Christ 18.4 x 13 cm, 7 1?4 x 51?8 in, weight 537 gr (sculpture 106 gr). Item condition grading: **** good (minor defects and repairs). Ce.S.Ar. Certificate of AntiquityAntique French carved Ivory Crucifix  - Late 18th-early 19th CenturyCrocifisso in avorio scolpito - Francia, fine XVIII / Inizio XIX secolo; ; con basamento a plinto in legno dorato. Altezza totale 39 cm, base 13,5 x 7 cm, Cristo 18,4 x 13 cm. Peso complessivo 537 gr (scultura 106 gr). Stato di conservazione:**** buono (minori difetti e restauri). Certificato Ce.S.Ar.

A carved ivory Reliquary Crucifix - France, late 18th / early 19th Century; ; standing on a gilt wood plinth base with wax seal on the back. 57 cm, 22 7?16 in high overall, base 25 x 12.5 cm, 9 27?32 x 4 59?64 in, Christ 27 x 19 cm, 10 5?8 x 7 31?64 in, weight 1590 gr. Item condition grading: **** good (minor defects and repairs). Ce.S.Ar. Certificate of AntiquityCrocifisso porta reliquie in avorio scolpito - Francia, fine XVIII / Inizio XIX secolo ; ; con basamento a plinto in legno dorato e sigillo in ceralacca posto al verso del reliquiario. Altezza totale 57 cm, base 25 x 12,5 cm, Cristo 27 x 19 cm. Peso complessivo 1590 gr. Stato di conservazione: **** buono (minori difetti e restauri) Certificato Ce.S.Ar.

A Fine and Large Baroque Carved Ivory of Christ Crucified - Flemish sculptor follower of Claude Beissonat, last quarter 17th Century; ; on a not pertinent wooden cross. This large crucifix conforms to the anatomy, to the face and to the folds of Claude Beissonat’s other pieces, including the ones kept at the Real Academia de San Fernando in Madrid and in the Encarnación convent. All the mentioned cases share the detail of the presence of the four nails that was recovered from early medieval and Byzantine models post-Tridentine Council. The perizome stopped by a rope refers to other works of Beissonat, a Flemish sculptor, which converts Neapolitan exuberance in a rough manner.97 cm, 38 3?16 in high overall, 51 cm, 20 5/64 in wide. Christ 55 cm, 21 21/32 in high - 39.5 cm, 15 35?64 in wide. Item condition grading: ***** excellent (old original creamy patina with aged ivory surface). Certificate of AntiquityEccezionale e raro Crocifisso Barocco in avorio scolpito - Scultore fiammingo, seguace di Claude Beissonat, ultimo quarto XVII secolo; ; su croce lignea non coeva. Questo grande Crocifisso è conforme per anatomia, per il volto e le pieghe del perizoma ad altre opere firmate di Claude Beissonat, tra cui quello conservato presso la Real Academia de San Fernando a Madrid e quello nel convento della Encarnaciòn. Tutti i casi menzionati condividono il particolare della presenza dei quattro chiodi che nell’Europa post-tridentina venne recuperata da modelli altomedievali e bizantini. Il perizoma fermato da una corda trova confronti precisi in altre opere di soggetto diverso di Beissonat, napoletano d’adozione, che si converte all’esuberanza partenopea anche nella maniera ruvida di scolpire le ciocche dei capelli.Altezza totale 97 cm, larghezza 51 cm, Cristo 55 x 39,5 cm. Stato di conservazione: ***** eccellente (in patina originale con evidenze di invecchaimento compatibili con l'epoca). Certificato Ce.S.Ar

A Fine and Exceptionally Large Baroque Carved Ivory of Christ Crucified - Pierre Simon Jaillot (Avignon, 1631 – Paris, 1681); ; signed and dated on the back of perizonium "PS Jaillot faciebat 1664".This ivory Crucifixion was sculpted by Pierre Simon Jaillot in 1664. The sculptor, much appreciated for his artistic talent, was admitted in 1661 at the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture after presenting a beautiful crucifix. The director, the painter Charles Le Brun (1619-1690), asked him a copy for his collection. At first, the request was accepted by the artist but then it was refused cause to an offer less than the beauty of the piece. According to some documents, as a result of this episode, Jaillot was expelled from the academy and jailed for several months in the Bastille. The artist made different versions of this theme and a rare group of sculptures, always in ivory, kept at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.62cm, 24 13?32 in high overall - 42.5 cm, 16 47?64 in wide, weight 2400 gr. Item condition grading: ***** excellent (old original creamy patina with aged ivory surface). Ce.S.Ar. Certificate of AntiquityEccezionale e raro Crocifisso barocco in avorio scolpito - Pierre Simon Jaillot (Avignone, 1631 – Parigi, 1681); ; firmato e datato al verso del perizoma "PS Jaillot faciebat 1664".Questa Crocifissione in avorio fu scolpita da Pierre Simone Jaillot nel 1664. Lo scultore, molto apprezzato per il suo talento artistico, fu ammesso nel 1661 all’Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture dopo aver presentato un bellissimo Crocifisso. Il direttore, il pittore Charles Le Brun (1619-1690), ne chiese una copia per la sua collezione, richiesta accolta dall’artista che in fine si rifiutò di consegnare l’opera perché gli fu offerta una somma – a suo dire – inferiore alla bellezza del pezzo. Secondo alcuni documenti, in seguito a questo episodio, fu espulso dall’accademia ed imprigionato per diversi mesi alla Bastiglia. Dell’artista si possono ammirare diverse versioni di questo tema e un raro gruppo scultoreo, sempre in avorio, conservato presso il Victoria & Albert Museum di Londra.?Altezza totale 62 cm, larghezza 42,5 cm, peso 2400 gr. Stato di conservazione: ***** eccellente (in patina originale con evidenze di invecchiamento compatibili con l'epoca). Certificato Ce.S.Ar.

"Apollo & Daphne". A carved ivory figural group - J. Wells, France / Belgium, 19th Century; ; signed J. Wells, on a wooden base. 26 cm, 10 15?64 in high overall, weight 465 gr (sculpture 221 gr). Item condition grading: ***** excellent. Ce.S.Ar. Certificate of Antiquity"Apollo e Dafne". Gruppo scultoreo in avorio - J. Wells, Francia / Belgio, XIX secolo; ; firmato J. Wells, su basamento ligneo. Altezza totale 26 cm, peso 465 gr (scultura 221 gr). Stato di conservazione: ***** eccellente. Certificato Ce.S.Ar.

A gilt bronze and ivory Mantel Clock - Emile Andrè Boisseau and Thiebaut Freres, Paris, last quarter 19th Century; ; bronze mounted base signed by Emile Andrè Boisseau (Sculptor, 1842 - 1923) and Thiebaut Freres (Clockmaker), with four bronze cherubs holding the round ivory timepiece with cast bronze Roman numerals. Height 19 cm, 7 31/64 in, width 10.5 cm, 4 9/64 in, depth 7 cm, 2 3/4 in. Item condition grading: **** good (the clock is mechanically in good condition but need a cleaning). Ce.S.Ar. Certificate of AntiquityOrologio da appoggio in bronzo dorato e avorio - Emile Andrè Boisseau e Thiebaut Freres, Paris, ultimo quarto XIX secolo; ; bronzo firmato da Emile Andrè Boisseau (Scultore, 1842 - 1923) e Thiebaut Freres (Orologiaio), con quattro cherubini in bronzo a sostenere la cassa sferica in avorio dell'orologio, indici romani in bronzo. Altezza 19 cm, larghezza 10.5, profondità 7 cm. Stato di conservazione: **** buono (l'orologio è in buone condizioni meccaniche ma necessita di pulizia e revisione). Certificato Ce.S.Ar.

A gilt bronze and ivory figure of Pauline Bonaparte (Paolina Borghese) as Venus Victorious, Maurice Constant Favre (1875 - 1919), France ; ; signed M C (Maurice Constant Favre). A reduction of Antonio Canova's Pauline Bonaparte after his celebrated monumental marble in the Villa Borghese, Rome, on a agate plinth. 19 cm, 7 31/64 in high overall, base 29.5 x 14 cm, 11 39/64 x 5 33/64 in. Item condition grading: ***** excellent. Ce.S.Ar. Certificate of Antiquity"Paolina Bonaparte". Scultura in bronzo dorato e avorio di Paolina Borghese come Venus Victorious - Maurice Constant Favre (1875 - 1919), Francia; ; firmata M C (Maurice Constant Favre). Figura tratta dal celebre monumento di Antonio Canova situato a Villa Borghese in Roma, su plinto in agata. Altezza 19 cm, base 29,5 x 14 cm. Stato di conservazione: ***** eccellente. Certificato Ce.S.Ar.

An ivory and ebony inlaid cabinet - Northern Italy, 17th / 18th Century; ; the central architectural door surrounded by an arrangement of drawers, the whole inset with engraved ivory panels. 49.5 cm, 19 31?64 in hight, 98 cm, 38 37?64 width, 28 cm, 11 1/32 in depth. Item condition grading: **** good. Ce.S.Ar. Certificate of AntiquityStipo monetiere in legno ebanizzato e avorio - Italia settentrionale, XVII / XVIII secolo; ; motivo architettonico con porta centrale e sei cassetti laterali con fronti in avorio intarsiato. Altezza 49,5 cm, larghezza 98 cm, profondità 28 cm. Stato di conservazione: **** buono. Certificato Ce.S.Ar.

A pair of carved ivory figures of Emperor & Empress holding peonies and wearing layered robes - China, late 19th / early 20th Century (pre-1947); ; signed on the bottom ? ? (QIAN LONG). The two characters are those of the name of the Emperor Qianlong (1735-1796) ; the ? Qian character is very similar to the seal version (the small seal style) in use during the Qin period. 77 cm, 30 5?16 in high overall, base 12.5 x 10 cm, 4 59?64 x 3 15?16 in, weight 4830 gr (Emperor) and 4350 gr (Empress). Item condition grading: **** good (minor defects and repairs). Ce.S.Ar. Certificate of Antiquity Coppia di sculture in avorio raffiguranti Imperatore ed Imperatrice con eleganti vesti drappeggiate e caratteristiche peonie - Cina, fine XIX / inizio XX secolo (pre-1947); ; firmati sotto il basamento ? ? (QIAN LONG). I due caratteri sotto quelli del nome dell'imperatore Qianlong (regno 1735-1796); il carattere ? Qian è scritto in una variante simile alla versione sigillare (stile del piccolo sigillo) che risale all'epoca Qin. Altezza totale 77 cm, base 12,5 x 10 cm, peso 4830 (Imperatore) e 4350 gr (Imperatrice). Stato di conservazione: **** buono (minori difetti e restauri). Certificato Ce.S.Ar.

A vegetable carved ivory snuff bottle and stopper - China, 20th Century; ; finely carved pumpkin shaped with three insects on the top. 4.5 cm, 3 in high, weight 26 gr. Item condition grading: ***** excellent. Snuff bottle in avorio vegetale scolpito - Cina, XX secolo; ; a forma di zucca finemente scolpito con all’apice tre insetti. Altezza 4,5 cm, peso totale 26 gr. Stato di conservazione: ***** eccellente.

A pair of carved ivory figures of Guanyin holding peonies and wearing layered robes - China, late 19th / early 20th Century (pre-1947); ; includes fitted wooden bases. There is an honorable ?? - Great Ming (dà míng) on the bottom of the figures. 50 cm, 19 11?16 in high overall, base 10 x 8.5 and 9.5 x 8 cm, 3 15?16 x 3 11?32 and 3 11?32 x 3 5?32 in, total weight 5500 gr (without bases). Item condition grading: **** good (minor defects and repairs). Ce.S.Ar. Certificate of Antiquity Coppia di sculture in avorio raffiguranti Guanyin con eleganti vesti drappeggiate e caratteristiche peonie - Cina, fine XIX / inizio XX secolo (pre-1947); ; fornite di basi in legno. Sotto il basamento dell'Imperatore è presente il marchio?? - I grandi Ming (dà míng). L'ultima grande dinastia cinese fu la dinastia Ming (1368-1644) che determinò il crollo della dinastia Yuan di origine mongola. Chiamata anche “il Grande Impero dei Ming”. Altezza 50 cm, basi 10 x 8,5 e 9,5 x 8 cm, peso complessivo 5500 gr (senza basi). Stato di conservazione: **** buono (minori difetti e restauri). Certificato Ce.S.Ar.

Box of Assorted Ceramics and Glass Ware including cake stand, Royal Crown Derby boxed item, Royal Worcester modern wall plaque etc

18thC Carved Oak Large Mule Chest/Coffer, George II 48 inches wide, 19 inches deep and 28 inches high. (some modifications to item, ie later hinges).

Shirley Thomson Smith, American (1929-) Patinated Bronze Sculpture "Kneeling Nude" Signed Shirley T. Smith 4/25 N.A.W.A. Excellent Condition. Measures 27 Inches by 21 Inches. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request. (estimate $1000-$1500)

After: Ferdinand Preiss, German (1882-1943) "Nude" Painted Bronze and Ivory Figure on Onyx Base. Signed on obverse side. Some wear to paint. Measures 9-1/2" H x 7-1/2" W (figure), overall measures 15-1/2" H. We Will Not Ship This Item Out of State of Florida. Anyone Having This Item Shipped Must Have a Florida Address or the Item will not be Shipped. We will Not Knowingly Sell Endangered Species outside of Legal Channels. Shipping: Third party (estimate $400-$500)

Pair of Antique KPM Porcelain Hand painted and Transferred Decorated Figural Lamps on Bronze Mounting. Center Panels Depicting Familial Scenes The Handles with Figure Heads. Porcelain Finials (Not Matching. Signed with Blue KPM Mark. Light Scratches and Rubbing or in Good Condition. Measures 35 Inches to top of Finials. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request. (estimate $400-$600)

Three Pilgrim Pewter badges and one Lead Pilgrims bell 13th/14th Century. Three Pilgrim Pewter badges including a brass bracteate with a letter 'A' in the centre, this represents Anne, wife of Richard II Anne of Bohemia came to marry him 1382, it is suggested that these are patriotic tokens of Allegiance, other badges here include a spray of chrysanthemums and a shield shaped mount suspended with a hook, the last item is a Pilgrims bell made of lead this one missing it's pea, but is nicely decorated with a feather pattern within a centre space running vertical on both sides, this piece also has a suspension loop and is circa 13th Century. The largest piece is 51 mm by 40 mm

A 1960's Lunashell Jupiter F14 swivel chair, with chrome base and gold colour fabric (sold as a collectors item only)

An Art Deco period chinoiserie lacquered metal table lamp (sold as a collectors item only); a similar period chromed metal 'mushroom' table lamp

A CHINESE REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT LUNG-TSING-U-HAI 20 pounds sterling RAILWAY BOND, with attached coupons, the bond itself 19.9in x 10.4in. (the private vendor bought this item some 20 years ago)

A FINE QUALITY 18TH/19TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP, weighing 155gm, the sides of the leaf-form bowl carved in high relief with leaf-stemmed branches of fruit, the interior with an extended leaf, 6.2in long overall & 2.6in high. Bought in Rangoon 1929. (from the Maurice Collis Collection of Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, the remainder of which will be sold at John Nicholsons on Wednesday 26th April - see images for a copy of Collis's original typewritten note on this item - Collis's original typewritten note does not form part of this sale).

MAUD D HEAPS (1874-1964), Portrait of a Spaniel, signed pastel, 15" x 12 1/2", together with another, Portrait of a Collie, unsigned pastel, 18" x 14 1/2", stained frame, and a similar item (3) (subject to Artists Resale Right) (Est. plus 18% premium inc. VAT)

DAVISON, ALEXANDER AND HORATIO, LORD NELSON AN IMPORTANT GROUP OF DAVISON'S PAPERS RELATING TO PRIZE MONEY IN CONNECTION WITH NELSON'S SPANISH FRIGATES DISPUTE WITH LORD ST VINCENT comprising correspondence relating to the Spanish Prizes "Tetis" and "Santa Brigida", including Davison's retained copy of his letter of claim to the prize agents, on behalf of Lord Nelson, Commander in Chief on the Mediterranean Station, of "Two Thirds of one Eight(h)" of the prize money; with letters to Davison debating the matter by Thomas Maude, Cooke & Halford, Benjamin Tucker (Agent for the Prize Officers of the Mediterranean, several letters:... "I should have been glad of the opportunity of personally giving to you every possible satisfaction relative to the actual situation and consequent right, of the Earl of St Vincent to the share of Commander in Chief of these Prizes..."), Marsh Page & Creed and Frederick Booth ("...if before the 26 Aut and Lord St Vincent was really then Commander in Chief, I fear Lord Nelson cannot support his Claim. - But if the Capture were after the 26 Aut.., tho the ships sailed on .. yet I think they would be prizes to Lord Nelson..") together with Dr Arnold's opinion of the case; a draft letter and copy letter by Davison to Tucker; a letter to Tucker by Winter & Kaye advising of Lord St Vincent's claim and legal action against him; and a copy of Booth & Haslewood's letter to St Vincent endeavouring to reach a settlement before a public tribunal (".. when it is mentioned to be disagreeable to you, that the action for settling the affair should stand in the names of Lord Nelson & your Lordship, we cannot but regret, that this appears to us inevitable..."); also an autograph letter signed by Admiral Lord Hodd, to Sir Andrew Hammond ("... I never made any claim although I was under orders to resume the command at the time my Flag was ordered to be struck...", 16 items, 30 pages in all, chiefly folio and 4to, integral address leaves or blanks, 10 February 1800 to 23 January 1801, occasional light seal tears or stains, Davidson's Letterbook relating to the Spanish Prizes, being copies neatly entered in a secretarial hand of eight letters to and from Davison, Benjamin Tucker, Winter & Kaye, Booth & Haslewood, and, finally from Davison to Lord Nelson (about his discover that St Vincent had received £14,000 of the prize money and their legal suit against him: "..The more I investigate this business, the more am I convinced of Our ultimate success..."), 10 pages, small 4to , blanks, marbled paper covers, 5-15 January 1801, Related Memoranda, comprising: a note by Davison giving comparisons with Lord St Vincent and others in relation to the battles off Cape St Vincent, the Nile and Copenhagen "To shew how little Prize Money" Lord Nelson "received in proportion to Other Admirals", a list of the special jury in the Court of Common Pleas for Lord Nelson v Tucker (May 1801); and a note of expenses submitted to Davison "Respecting power of attorney from Lord Nelson to the act for his lordship generally whilst absent from Great Britain" (July 1801), 3 item, 4 pages, folio and 4to, integral blanks, 1801, occasion slight wear, tear and soiling Provenance: Alexander Davison (1750-1829) thence by direct descent until offered Sotheby's Nelson: The Alexander Davison Collection, 21 October 2002, lot 28, sold to the present vendor after the Sale (£8,603); Sotheby's, Trafalgar Nelson and the Napoleonic Wars 5 October 2015, lot 159 (estimate £8,000-12,000; brought in).

A PAIR OF CLOSE PLATED MECHANICAL WICK TRIMMERS, C1820 with spring operated blade, 17.5cm l, another contemporary pair of wick trimmers and two gadrooned snuffer trays ++The first item in unusually fine condition with spot of rust on handle and the extreme point of the shaft tip bent, no repairs, in good working order. The second pair of wick trimmers in average condition with pitted plating, the snuffer trays in good condition with light wear on one, none replated

A PAIR OF NORTH AMERICAN SILVER FISH SERVERS BY TIFFANY & CO, LATE 19TH C pierced with fish and engraved with strapwork, maker's mark and HH Patent 862 Sterling and a Tiffany & Co silver server, crested, 12ozs 10dwts (3) ++Servers engraved with initials MHO, blade of fish slice slightly bent. The second item with solder repair to handle

A SILVER BASTING SPOON AND A PAIR OF SALT SPOONS EN SUITE, PROBABLY SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL, EARLY 19TH C Fiddle & Shell pattern, crested, unascribed maker's mark only, WT, 5ozs 10dwts ++All item in good condition with light scratches from polishing but not noticeably worn, no repairs

A VICTORIAN WROUGHT IRON WALL BRACKET AND BRASS BELL, C1900 wall plate 50cm h ++Old rust and tarnish but complete and requiring cleaning and refinishing. A seldom offered item

CRICKET INTEREST. A GEORGE V SILVER BALUSTER VASE PRESENTED TO GEOFFREY LAIRD JACKSON WHEN AT HARROW SCHOOL 8cm h, by Mappin & Webb Ltd, Sheffield 1913, 3ozs Provenance: Presented to Geoffrey Laird Jackson, Captain of Harrow at Lords, 1913. G L Jackson also played for Derbyshire, 1912-14 and Oxford University, 1914. He was killed in action at Arras in 1917. His father commanded the Sherwood Foresters and was a Director of the Clay Cross Company. ++Slight wear and tarnished, converted from a christening mug but an interesting small item of cricketania

A DERBY CUSTARD CUP AND COVER, C1790 painted with scattered flowers in blue and gilt border, 8cm h, puce painted mark, collector's label and an English porcelain primrose ground custard cup and cover (4) Provenance: (Derby) K E Houston Collection. ++Derby cup in fine condition, the cover with small old filled chip on rim, second item in fine condition

DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI (1828-1882) CASSANDRA mounted photograph albumen print, shaded in pencil by Rosetti inscribed lower right by the artist's brother William Michael Rossetti (1829-1915) To Mary Allport and dated 1898, further signed inscription verso By Dante G. Rossetti - Cassandra. The subject is Cassandra prophesying the death of Hector as he goes off for his fatal encounter with Achilles - Deiphobus is remonstrating with her - Helen is equipping Paris for the Fight and looks up angered at some words of Cassandra reflecting up her - Andromache Astyanax, Priam and Hecuba are present. Hector calling across Cassandra and her prophecy of doom is giving the work of command to the Trojan captain in the background, sword in hand. The pen and ink drawing was executed in 1860-61 and DGR wrote 2 sonnets for it. Its owner is Col Gillum, New Barnet. This photographic print used to belong DGR himself and came to me after his death. The pencil-tinting traceable on some parts of it, must I suppose be his own doing, with a spirit to experimenting as to some difference in the chairoscuro (signed) W.M.R., laid down on the original mount, 20 x 28cm Colonel William Gillum owned D G Rossetti's drawing of Cassandra, which he bequeathed to the British Museum in 1910. G Rossetti never developed the drawing into a painting. ++A most interesting association item provenanced directly to the artist's brother and in fine condition with some typical light time staining/browning to the card mount. No loss or restoration

A BANG & OLUFSEN BEOVISION 6 FLATSCREEN TELEVISION, type No.9202 item No.1813817 and original remote

A NAD SEPERATES HI-FI SYSTEM, in a modern mahogany hi-fi cabinet, to include NAD 3130 Stereo Amplifier, a 5240 Compact Disc player, a 4220 Stereo turner, a 6220 Stereo Cassette player and an Ariston Q Deck Turntable fitted with an MP-11 stylus, three other stylus are with this item, also a NAD remote and a Bose Acoustimass 5 Series II Sub Woofer

A BANG & OLUFSEN BEOVISION AVANT 100HZ TYPE 8323 ITEM NO.1833768 TELEVISION, (with remote), a Bang & Olufsen Beovision MX4002 Television (no remote) (2)

Gilt metal, gem set leaf and flower design bar brooch/pendant in associated box. CONDITION REPORT: Item is mis-shapen and not gold.Some dents overall

Large modern hardwood two stage display cabinet on bracket feet. CONDITION REPORT: Interior has adjustable shelves - a good quality modern item, very expensive new. In good condition with only minor wear and tear. Some scratches on top and scuffs in places.192 x 55 x 232cms approximately.

WW1 British Sweetheart items to the West Riding Regt (Duke of Welligtons). First is a Silver rimmed, Mother of Pearl backed circular brooch with a white metal and enamel badge. Marked to reverse "Real Silver Rim". Second item is a Regtimental button mounted in a gilt metal laurel wreath. Registered design number 651017.

RAILWAY INTEREST: A VINTAGE 'L.S.W.R.' ENAMEL ARM BADGE, in white with red 'LOOK-OUT' lettering 3" high Condition: This has been well used historically, with chipping to the edges, which is now smooth with use.¦old surface scratching¦A good original item¦

A cast metal item of equipment with turning handle marked 60 T. PR. MIN, oil reservoir, geared wheel and three-prong stand, height 48cm

A Victorian hallmarked silver perfume bottle together with a glass and silver collared perfume bottle, a glass inkwell, a Swarovski crystal candle holder and another item

A collection of Chinese items including a carved bangle, two agate carvings, another carved item and a glass snuff bottle

A badge: "Non Combatants Corps" cap badge for those unwilling, through religious or personal reasons to take up arms: a rare item

Two unusual fountain pens and a nib sharpener/shaper, the nib item marked 'Rogers Cuilisto Her Majesty'

Four item of contemporary glass comprising two vases and two bowls

A GROUP OF FIVE DRAWINGS BY SOLOMON SAMSONOVICH BOIM (RUSSIAN 1899-1978)City Views, 1950smixed media on papereach approximately 32 x 44 cm (12 3/8 x 17 1/4 in.)all signed with initials, some datedPROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

FYODOR VASILYEVICH ANTONOV (RUSSIAN 1904-1990)Portrait of a Militia Sergeant, 1957oil on paperboard49 x 33 cm (19 1/4 x 13 in.)signed and dated lower rightPROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

A GROUP OF THREE PAINTINGS BY ALEKSANDRA IOSIFOVNA LIGACHYOVA (RUSSIAN 1915-1993)The Industrial Etudes, oil on boardeach: 35 x 49 cm (13 3/4 x 19 1/4 in.)PROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

ALEKSANDRA IVANOVNA YAKUSHEVA (RUSSIAN 1900-1986)Harvesting, 1943oil on paperboard25.8 x 38 cm (10 1/8 x 15 in.)inscribed Kolkhoz Novyi Put. Kirgiziya, titled and dated on versoPROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

NIKOLAY STEPANOVICH TROSHIN (RUSSIAN 1897-1990)Country Road, 1931gouache on paper63 x 44 cm (24 3/4 x 17 1/4 in.)signed with initials and dated lower rightPROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESNikolai Troshin was an important painter, theatre director, poster designer, and Chief Artist and designer for influential avant-garde journals such as USSR under Construction. Having studied at Penza Art Insitute under Ivan Goryushkin-Sorokopudov and N. Petrov from 1913-1918, Troshin later moved to Moscow where he studied with Ilya Mashkov from 1918-1920. He actively exhibited since 1918, and personal exhibitions of Troshin`s works were held in Moscow and other cities in Russia through the time of his passing. Troshin`s paintings can be found in the permanent collections of the Tretyakov Museum, State Russian Museum, and many other museums in Russia.Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

ORIGINAL SOVIET POSTER MAQUETTE FOR ANTI-WAR AGITATION, CIRCA 1950SPROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov MIR BEZ ORUZHIYA [The World Without Weapons], gouache on paper, 119 x 86.5 cm (46 7/8 x 34 1/8 in.)LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

ALEKSANDR NIKITICH CHECHNEV (RUSSIAN 1907-1995)Factory, 1923watercolor on paper28.5 x 67.5 cm (11 1/4 x 26 1/2 in.)signed with initials and dated lower right; inscribed, titled and dated on versoPROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

NIKOLAY ANTONOVICH MATSEDONSKY (RUSSIAN 1911-1981)Stage Design for `The Spanish` by Lermontov, 1939gouache on paper laid on paperboard30 x 41.5 cm (11 3/4 x 16 3/8 in.)inscribed and dated on versoPROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

RUDOLF RUDOLFOVICH FRENTZ (RUSSIAN 1888-1956)The Cow, gouache, pencil and India ink on paper32.5 x 20.5 cm (12 3/4 x 8 in.)signed lower right; further signed, titled and inscribed on versoPROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

A GROUP OF THREE COSTUME DESIGNS BY NIKOLAY ANTONOVICH MATSEDONSKY (RUSSIAN 1911-1981)PROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov a) Costume Design for `Motherhood`, 1934gouache and pencil on paper42 x 27.5 cm (16 1/2 x 10 7/8 in.)inscribed, titled and dated on versob) Nuns, 1935ink wash on paper34.5 x 25 cm (13 5/8 x 9 7/8 in.)inscribed and dated on versoc) A Musician, 1935watercolor and India Ink on paper32 x 20 cm (12 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.)inscribed and dated on versoLOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

IGOR IVANOVICH YERSHOV (RUSSIAN 1916-1985)Qayraqqum, 1956oil on canvas32 x 42 cm (12 5/8 x 16 1/2 in.)inscribed, titled and dated on versoPROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

IGOR IVANOVICH YERSHOV (RUSSIAN 1916-1985)Rosenberg. On the Front Roads of East Prussia, 1945oil on board32.2 x 45.5 cm (12 3/4 x 17 7/8 in.)numerous inscriptions on versoPROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

MIKHAIL MIKHAILOVICH TARKHANOV (RUSSIAN 1888-1962)Birch Leaves, 1940swatercolor and graphite on paper32 x 44 cm (12 1/2 x 17 1/4 in.)PROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.Mikhail Tarkhanov (1888-1962) was a Russian avant-garde graphic artist known for his abstract, water-based textured compositions. He graduated from the Stroganov Moscow State University of Arts and Industry in 1915, later enrolling at VKhUTEMAS, where he studied under Vasili Kandinsky and Vladimir Favorsky. From 1932 until his death, the exhibition of abstract art was banned, so he secretly pursued his abstract work while working officially for various Soviet institutions. He was able to exhibit his beautiful, unique compositions only a handful of times from 1919 to 1931, alongside artists such as Natan Altman, El Lissitzky, Kazimir Malevich, and Alexander Rodchenko. Much of his oeuvre has remained unseen until the present. Tarkhanov`s works are included in the permanent collections of the Tretyakov Gallery, the Russian Museum, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, and at the Getty Center.

NIKOLAY STEPANOVICH TROSHIN (RUSSIAN 1897-1990)Harnessing a Mare, 1931gouache on paper62 x 44 cm (24 1/2 x 17 1/4 in.)signed with initials and dated lower leftPROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESNikolai Troshin was an important painter, theatre director, poster designer, and Chief Artist and designer for influential avant-garde journals such as USSR under Construction. Having studied at Penza Art Insitute under Ivan Goryushkin-Sorokopudov and N. Petrov from 1913-1918, Troshin later moved to Moscow where he studied with Ilya Mashkov from 1918-1920. He actively exhibited since 1918, and personal exhibitions of Troshin`s works were held in Moscow and other cities in Russia through the time of his passing. Troshin`s paintings can be found in the permanent collections of the Tretyakov Museum, State Russian Museum, and many other museums in Russia.Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

NIKOLAY STEPANOVICH TROSHIN (RUSSIAN 1897-1990)Portrait of a Woodworker, 1941graphite on paper44 x 32 cm (17 1/4 x 12 5/8 in.)dated lower rightPROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESNikolai Troshin was an important painter, theatre director, poster designer, and Chief Artist and designer for influential avant-garde journals such as USSR under Construction. Having studied at Penza Art Insitute under Ivan Goryushkin-Sorokopudov and N. Petrov from 1913-1918, Troshin later moved to Moscow where he studied with Ilya Mashkov from 1918-1920. He actively exhibited since 1918, and personal exhibitions of Troshin`s works were held in Moscow and other cities in Russia through the time of his passing. Troshin`s paintings can be found in the permanent collections of the Tretyakov Museum, State Russian Museum, and many other museums in Russia.Viktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

A RUSSIAN 20TH CENTURY ARTISTNude in a Flower Crown, oil on card laid on board54 x 36 cm (21 1/4 x 14 1/8 in.)PROVENANCECollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

DMITRY KRAPIVNY (RUSSIAN 1904-1940)Reclining Nude en plein air, oil on canvas35.5 x 57 cm (14 x 22 1/2 in.)authenticating inscription by artist`s wife on versoPROVENANCEAcquired directly from artist`s wife Lidiya Frolova-Bagreyeva by a private collectorCollection of Viktor Kholodkov LOT NOTESViktor Kholodkov (1948-2015) fulfilled his passion for books, avant-garde design and paper memorabilia by devoting his life to collecting and dealing of prominent works of Russian graphic art of the first half of the 20th century. The dedicated collector acquired a multitude of books and artworks throughout decades, meticulously labeling and archiving every single item. Many came directly from the most preeminent artists of the time, as well as from their families and estates. He also possessed a vast number of drawings from the famous collection of another avant-garde enthusiast, Nikolai Khardzhiev. After leaving the USSR in 1989 and settling in California, Viktor continued his work as a Soviet art dealer and critic, actively publishing various articles and contributing to several major Russian avant-garde exhibitions across the U.S., such as the 1991 Russia Under Fire in the 40s on the West Coast and the 1992 Guggenheim exhibition The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde. Kholodkov also contributed to the archives of the biggest American institutions. His sophisticated selection of over 2000 Russian sheet music covers was acquired by The Library of Congress, and an extensive amount of material related to VKhUTEMAS is now at the J. Paul Getty Museum.